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Clapham Park

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About

Clapham Park ward covers a residential area in south Lambeth, characterised by its large green spaces and varied housing. The area is dominated by the extensive Clapham Park Estate, featuring a mix of inter-war and post-war social housing alongside later private developments. Streets are primarily lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some modern apartment blocks near major roads. The ward includes significant sections of the wide, open grasslands of Clapham Common, providing a central recreational focus for the community.

Local life centres around several neighbourhood high streets, such as those on Atkins Road and Kings Avenue, which host essential shops and services. The area is notably defined by its history of social housing development and community-led urban planning initiatives. Transport links are provided by several bus routes connecting to nearby rail stations at Clapham High Street and Clapham South, situated just outside the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Clapham Park has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clapham Park is £73,385 per year. There are 7 schools in Clapham Park: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Clapham Park is home to around 12,711 people, with a population density of about 13,475.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.3%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Clapham Park Population
12,711
Population density
13,475 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.63(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.25(+32%)
Other theft
14.55(+25%)
Vehicle crime
12.27(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.83(+71%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,437
34.9%
African
1,881
14.8%
Other White
1,734
13.64%
Caribbean
1,195
9.4%
Other
753
5.92%
Total population: 12,712

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,909
54.41%
No qualifications
1,457
13.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,314
12.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
887
8.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
6.9%
Total 16+ residents: 10,860

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,400
25.76%
Other social rented
1,190
21.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,074
19.76%
Social rents from council
888
16.34%
Owns outright
492
9.05%
Total households: 5,434

Property prices in Clapham Park

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Clapham Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,257,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clapham Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clapham Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£781,500
Flats75£465,000
Semi-Detached1£925,000
Terraced19£850,000

10 years median price trend in Clapham Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Park.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.