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SW4 0RQ

Clapham Common North Side

Clapham Town

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Detailed insights for SW4 0RQ

Overview

Postcode SW4 0RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Town ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Old Town area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham Old Town is £84,388 per year. The nearest station is Clapham Common, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clapham Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
30.9%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Clapham Old Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Clapham Old Town has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.9%

Approximately 30.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Clapham Old Town is £84,388 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from SW4 0RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Old Town near SW4 0RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Clapham Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 0RQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Clapham Common

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham Common
0.5 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street
0.6 mi

2

Wandsworth Road

Overground

Walking directions to Wandsworth Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 0RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miClapham CommonLargeWalking directions to Clapham Common
0.5 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard
0.1 miHoly Trinity ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to Holy Trinity Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
3,587.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.85(-52%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.64(-69%)
Shoplifting
8.03(-20%)
Vehicle crime
6.43(-31%)
Other theft
4.82(-58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96
43.64%
African
34
15.45%
Other White
24
10.91%
Caribbean
22
10%
Irish
10
4.55%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
67.18%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
8.21%
No qualifications
11
5.64%
Other
8
4.1%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
33.33%
Social rents from council
36
29.27%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.26%
Owns outright
19
15.45%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.07%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Clapham Town

Median price£620,000
Price per sq ft£829
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£480K – £876K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £829 per square foot) in Clapham Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £5,735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clapham Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£2,797,500£1,040
Terraced44£1,207,500£878
Flats108£557,500£803

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clapham Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£550,000£1,382,950£912,500
2017£540,000£1,552,500£1,222,500
2018£550,000£1,491,250£1,200,000
2019£510,000£1,378,000£1,275,000
2020£527,538£1,165,000£1,297,000
2021£550,000£2,000,500£1,307,500
2022£542,500£2,090,000£1,275,000
2023£555,000£3,635,000£1,287,500
2024£563,250£2,000,000£1,257,500
2025£545,625£2,495,000£1,240,000
2026£540,000£2,647,500£915,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£838£743£730
2017£812£758£790
2018£835£757£743
2019£821£927£766
2020£786£853£809
2021£789£928£826
2022£866£870£898
2023£813£937£851
2024£823£1,236£881
2025£792£1,083£911
2026£807£975£872
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 0RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 0RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20258, Woodlands, Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0RJFlatsLeasehold£545,000
15 Aug 202519, Macaulay Square, London, SW4 0RPFlatsLeasehold£472,000
30 May 202588, Macaulay Road, London, SW4 0QYFlatsLeasehold£602,285
25 Nov 2025Flat 32, 29, Macaulay Road, London, SW4 0QPFlatsLeasehold£455,000
09 Jul 2025Flat 22, 31, Macaulay Road, London, SW4 0QPFlatsLeasehold£148,750

Schools

In the SW4 0RQ postcode area, located within Clapham Old Town, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 0RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMacaulay Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 mi16 plusLambeth CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEaton House the Manor SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 0RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 0RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalLambeth, SW4 0JQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLittle Waitrose5 The Pavement, London, SW4 0HYWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miSouthside Food & Wine21 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 7ABWalking directions to Southside Food & Wine
0.3 miLondis192-194 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UDWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miPrimes ExpressNorth Street, Lambeth, SW4 0HBWalking directions to Primes Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

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 SW4 0RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Bartley

Clapham Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Linda Ann Bray

Clapham Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Patrick O'Donnell

Clapham Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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 TownE05014102
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham Old TownE02000630
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 013DE01003040
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 0RQ

Is SW4 0RQ (Clapham Old Town) safe?

The area around SW4 0RQ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW4 0RQ?

The median sale price around SW4 0RQ in Clapham Old Town is £620,000 (about £829 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW4 0RQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW4 0RQ, including Macaulay Church of England Primary School (Good), Lambeth College (Good) and Eaton House the Manor School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW4 0RQ?

The closest station to SW4 0RQ is Clapham Common in TfL zone 2, about 419 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 0RQ?

SW4 0RQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW4 0RQ (Clapham Old Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW4 0RQ is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Bartley (Green Party), Linda Ann Bray (Labour Party) and Patrick O'Donnell (Labour Party).