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SW4 6HU

Larkhall Rise

Clapham Town

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Detailed insights for SW4 6HU

Overview

Postcode SW4 6HU is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Town ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham North is £82,005 per year. The nearest station is Wandsworth Road, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Clapham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,592 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Clapham North has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Clapham North is £82,005 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 299 ft away from SW4 6HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham North near SW4 6HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Wandsworth Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 6HU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Wandsworth Road

Overground

Walking directions to Wandsworth Road
0.2 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street
0.3 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 6HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.4 miHeathbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Heathbrook Park
0.3 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
6,713 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.34(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.59(-57%)
Vehicle crime
7.93(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.32(+28%)
Other theft
6.71(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
159
54.45%
Other White
56
19.18%
Irish
14
4.79%
Caribbean
8
2.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.74%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
182
70.27%
Level 3 (A level)
23
8.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.34%
No qualifications
16
6.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.25%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
30.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
30.6%
Owns outright
32
23.88%
Social rents from council
13
9.7%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

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 6HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 6HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 2026Flat 17, Wilson House, Albion Avenue, London, SW8 2ASFlatsLeasehold£375,000
01 Oct 2025Flat 7, Fraser House, Albion Avenue, London, SW8 2ARFlatsLeasehold£385,000
16 Jan 202641B, Larkhall Rise, London, SW4 6HTFlatsLeasehold£807,500
01 Aug 2025Basement Flat, 55, Larkhall Rise, London, SW4 6HTFlatsLeasehold£790,000
01 Jul 202518, Sibella Road, London, SW4 6HXTerracedFreehold£1,925,000

Schools

In the SW4 6HU postcode area, located within Clapham North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 6HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLarkhall Primary CampusCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryClapham Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHeathbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 6HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 6HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAVN Convenience Store509-511 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 4NYWalking directions to AVN Convenience Store
0.2 miQuick Stop Food & Wine SupermarketUnion Grove, Lambeth, SW8 2REWalking directions to Quick Stop Food & Wine Supermarket
0.2 miNewspointUnion Grove, Lambeth, SW8 2REWalking directions to Newspoint
0.3 miQuick Stop Supermarket595-597 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 3JDWalking directions to Quick Stop Supermarket
0.3 miPayless Food & WineClapham Road, Lambeth, SW4 6JHWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine

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 6HU, 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 NorthE02000629
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 012EE01003095
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 6HU

Is SW4 6HU (Clapham North) safe?

The area around SW4 6HU records about 58 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW4 6HU?

The median sale price around SW4 6HU in Clapham North is £620,000 (about £829 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW4 6HU?

There are 20 schools close to SW4 6HU, including Larkhall Primary Campus (Good), Clapham Manor Primary School (Good) and Heathbrook Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW4 6HU?

The closest station to SW4 6HU is Wandsworth Road in TfL zone 2, about 326 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 6HU?

SW4 6HU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,592 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW4 6HU (Clapham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW4 6HU 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).