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SW4 6LJ

Gauden Road

Clapham Town

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Detailed insights for SW4 6LJ

Overview

Postcode SW4 6LJ 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 North, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Paul's Churchyard.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

41.6%

Approximately 41.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from SW4 6LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham North near SW4 6LJ 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 North located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 6LJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North
0.1 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street
0.4 mi

2

Clapham Common

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 6LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard
0.4 miGrafton SquareSmallWalking directions to Grafton Square

Area Profile

Population
456
Population density
12,520.5 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
177
38.9%
Other White
73
16.04%
African
56
12.31%
Bangladeshi
30
6.59%
Caribbean
23
5.05%
Total population: 455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
253
62.32%
Level 3 (A level)
50
12.32%
No qualifications
36
8.87%
Apprenticeship
29
7.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
3.94%
Total 16+ residents: 406

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
34.21%
Social rents from council
45
23.68%
Other social rented
34
17.89%
Owns with a mortgage
33
17.37%
Owns outright
9
4.74%
Total households: 190

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 6LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 6LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2026Flat 3, 73, Gauden Road, London, SW4 6LJFlatsLeasehold£355,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 2, 71, Gauden Road, London, SW4 6LJFlatsLeasehold£425,000
02 Feb 2026Flat H, 118, Gauden Road, London, SW4 6LUFlatsLeasehold£640,000
20 Jan 2026110C, Gauden Road, London, SW4 6LUFlatsLeasehold£478,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 2, 114, Gauden Road, London, SW4 6LUFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the SW4 6LJ postcode area, located within Clapham North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 6LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryClapham Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLarkhall Primary CampusCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNurseryTriangle Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 6LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalLandor Road, Lambeth, SW9 9RXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miBrothers Food and WineBedford Road, Lambeth, SW4 7TSWalking directions to Brothers Food and Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's Local33 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7TPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miNisa LocalLandor Road, Lambeth, SW9 9NSWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miExpress Food & WineTremadoc Road, Lambeth, SW4 7UNWalking directions to Express 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 6LJ, 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 6LJ

Is SW4 6LJ (Clapham North) safe?

The area around SW4 6LJ 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 6LJ?

The median sale price around SW4 6LJ 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 6LJ?

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

What is the nearest station to SW4 6LJ?

The closest station to SW4 6LJ is Clapham North in TfL zone 2, about 116 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 6LJ?

SW4 6LJ 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 6LJ (Clapham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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