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Clapham South

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About

Clapham South is a residential area in the London Borough of Lambeth, known for its mix of housing styles, from Victorian terraces to modern apartment blocks. The area is well-connected, with Clapham South Underground station providing access to the Northern line, making central London easily reachable. Nearby green spaces like Clapham Common offer open areas for recreation and community events.

The area has a range of local shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to everyday needs. Clapham South is close to Balham and Clapham Junction, providing additional shopping and transport options. The neighbourhood has a mix of long-term residents and younger professionals, drawn by its balance of convenience and quieter streets. Schools and amenities are within easy reach, making it a practical choice for families.

Area overview

On average Clapham South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Clapham South is £90,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Clapham South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Clapham South Population
7,717
Population density
8,353.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,468
57.9%
Other White
1,202
15.58%
Caribbean
286
3.71%
Irish
260
3.37%
African
244
3.16%
Total population: 7,717

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
974
31.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
966
31.35%
Owns outright
583
18.92%
Social rents from council
298
9.67%
Other social rented
164
5.32%
Total households: 3,081

Property prices in Clapham South

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £752,500 in Clapham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £4,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clapham South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£2,000,000
Flats73£625,000
Semi-Detached8£2,395,000
Terraced23£1,750,000

10 years median price trend in Clapham South

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

All postcodes in Clapham South

SW48DN

Patio Close

SW48AR

Crescent Lane

SW48HZ

Patio Close

SW48QR

Elms Crescent

SW49JL

Abbeville Road

SW49NF

Abbeville Road

SW49NQ

Abbeville Road

SW48JG

Rathmell Drive

SW49DX

Clapham South

SW49JN

Abbeville Road

SW48JQ

Rathmell Drive

SW49DT

Clapham South

SW49EF

Hambalt Road

SW49HX

Cautley Avenue

SW49JJ

Abbeville Road

SW49QZ

Worsopp Drive

SW129PE

Joseph Powell Close

SW48AE

Rodenhurst Road

SW48AF

Rodenhurst Road

SW48JJ

Bateman Mews

SW49DP

Clapham South

SW48JS

Patio Close

SW48QY

Elms Crescent

SW49BT

Clapham South

SW49DE

Windmill Drive

SW49EG

Hambalt Road

SW49FL

Clapham South

SW49DF

Clapham South

SW48QZ

Elms Crescent

SW49HH

Lessar Avenue

SW49HY

Klea Avenue

SW49NE

Abbeville Road

SW49NH

Abbeville Road

SW49PT

Crescent Lane

SW49RH

Crescent Lane

SW49LB

Bonneville Gardens

SW48QS

Elms Crescent

SW48QE

Elms Crescent

SW49HL

Lessar Avenue

SW49JS

Hambalt Road

SW49NG

Abbeville Road

SW49DW

Englewood Road

SW49EJ

Hambalt Road

SW49PJ

Briarwood Road

SW120DE

Clapham South

SW49DQ

Cautley Avenue

SW48QX

Elms Crescent

SW49HQ

Lessar Avenue

SW49RG

Allnutt Way

SW120DG

Clapham South

SW49DL

Clapham South

SW49BP

Shaftesbury Mews

SW49HZ

Klea Avenue

SW48JE

Patio Close

SW48QU

Elms Crescent

SW49LG

Narbonne Avenue

SW49LR

Abbeville Road

SW49LZ

Caldervale Road

SW49NA

Abbeville Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.