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SW12 0LZ

Molly Huggins Close

Clapham Park

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Detailed insights for SW12 0LZ

Overview

Postcode SW12 0LZ is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Park ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Park West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham Park West is £90,597 per year. The nearest station is Balham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Agnes Riley Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Clapham Park West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Clapham Park West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40%

Approximately 40.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Clapham Park West is £90,597 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW12 0LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Park West near SW12 0LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Balham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW12 0LZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.5 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.9 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW12 0LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAgnes Riley GardensSmallWalking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens
0.2 miAtkins Road RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Atkins Road Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
5,157.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.02(-11%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.76(-27%)
Other theft
9.48(-17%)
Vehicle crime
8.85(-6%)
Shoplifting
5.06(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
45.91%
African
42
12.28%
Caribbean
33
9.65%
Other White
30
8.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
4.68%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
190
65.74%
No qualifications
25
8.65%
Level 3 (A level)
24
8.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
5.88%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
37.04%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.74%
Owns outright
13
9.63%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.93%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Clapham Park

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £510,500 (about £7,473 per square metre) in Clapham Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,350,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clapham Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£781,500£8,792
Flats64£460,000£6,978
Semi-Detached3£925,000£7,152
Terraced17£825,000£8,010

10 year median price trend in Clapham Park

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 0LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW12 0LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 20251, Benjamin Mews, London, SW12 0LNTerracedFreehold£1,014,252
05 Jun 202530, Weir Road, London, SW12 0NAFlatsLeasehold£715,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 8, 5, Limerick Close, London, SW12 0FDFlatsLeasehold£490,000
11 Feb 2025Flat 1, 3, Limerick Close, London, SW12 0FAFlatsLeasehold£135,000
30 Jan 2025Flat 8, Weir House, Weir Road, London, SW12 0NGFlatsLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the SW12 0LZ postcode area, located within Clapham Park West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW12 0LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHenry Cavendish Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryLa Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Bernadette Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW12 0LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW12 0LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis273-275 Cavendish Road, London, SW12 0PHWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miCo-op FoodBalham Hill, Wandsworth, SW12 9ELWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miLondis56 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AQWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miVariety StoreEmmanuel Road, Lambeth, SW12 0PEWalking directions to Variety Store
0.4 miWaitrose134-152 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BNWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW12 0LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
WardClapham ParkE05014101
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham Park WestE02000640
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 023CE01003157
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SW12 0LZ

Is SW12 0LZ (Clapham Park West) safe?

The area around SW12 0LZ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW12 0LZ?

The median sale price around SW12 0LZ in Clapham Park West is £510,500 (about £7,473 per square metre) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW12 0LZ?

There are 20 schools close to SW12 0LZ, including Henry Cavendish Primary School (Outstanding), La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School (Outstanding) and St Bernadette Catholic Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW12 0LZ?

The closest station to SW12 0LZ is Balham in TfL zone 3, about 785 m away, serving the Northern and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW12 0LZ?

SW12 0LZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,129 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW12 0LZ (Clapham Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW12 0LZ is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.