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SW4 6JG

Union Road

Clapham Town

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Detailed insights for SW4 6JG

Overview

Postcode SW4 6JG 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 Clapham High Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 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
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Clapham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,572 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW4 6JG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 6JG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street
0.3 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North
0.4 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 6JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.5 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard
0.4 miStockwell Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Stockwell Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
10,611.5 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
173
58.45%
Other White
47
15.88%
Other
13
4.39%
Irish
12
4.05%
African
11
3.72%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
191
76.4%
No qualifications
18
7.2%
Level 3 (A level)
17
6.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
4.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.2%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
34.13%
Owns with a mortgage
34
26.98%
Owns outright
28
22.22%
Other social rented
10
7.94%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.76%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Clapham Town

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £8,889 per square metre) in Clapham Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £5,735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clapham Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats109£550,000£8,627
Semi-Detached4£2,797,500£11,193
Terraced45£1,175,000£9,500

10 year median price trend in Clapham Town

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 6JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 6JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025Ground Floor Flat, 47, Union Road, London, SW4 6JGFlatsLeasehold£707,000
26 Aug 202527, Chelsham Road, London, SW4 6NRTerracedFreehold£1,800,000
28 Mar 2025Flat C, 19, Chelsham Road, London, SW4 6NRFlatsLeasehold£760,000
31 Jan 20251B, Chelsham Road, London, SW4 6NRFlatsLeasehold£432,550
22 May 202538, Gaskell Street, London, SW4 6NSTerracedFreehold£655,000

Schools

In the SW4 6JG postcode area, located within Clapham North, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 6JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLarkhall Primary CampusCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAllen Edwards Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 6JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPayless Food & WineClapham Road, Lambeth, SW4 6JHWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalLambeth, SW9 9AQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miIcelandLambeth, SW9 9AEWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalLandor Road, Lambeth, SW9 9RXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miNisa LocalLandor Road, Lambeth, SW9 9NSWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 SW4 6JG, 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 6JG

Is SW4 6JG (Clapham North) safe?

The area around SW4 6JG 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 6JG?

The median sale price around SW4 6JG in Clapham North is £620,000 (about £8,889 per square metre) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW4 6JG?

There are 20 schools close to SW4 6JG, including Larkhall Primary Campus (Good), Allen Edwards Primary School (Good) and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW4 6JG?

The closest station to SW4 6JG is Clapham High Street in TfL zone 2, about 459 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 6JG?

SW4 6JG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.