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SW4 7NL

Britannia Close

Clapham East

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Overview

Postcode SW4 7NL is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham East ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Common North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham Common North is £71,040 per year. The nearest station is Clapham Common, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Holy Trinity Churchyard.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
66.4%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Clapham Common North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Clapham Common North has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

66.4%

Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Clapham Common North is £71,040 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from SW4 7NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Common North near SW4 7NL 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 7NL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Clapham Common

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham Common
0.3 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North
0.4 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 7NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHoly Trinity ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to Holy Trinity Churchyard
0.4 miGrafton SquareSmallWalking directions to Grafton Square

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
17,348.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
62.17(+131%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.7(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.21(+44%)
Vehicle crime
7.04(-25%)
Other theft
7.04(-38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
25.08%
African
60
19.05%
Caribbean
38
12.06%
Other White
33
10.48%
Other
28
8.89%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
41.27%
No qualifications
42
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.7%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
70
63.64%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
14.55%
Owns outright
4
3.64%
Other social rented
3
2.73%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Clapham East

Median price£559,500
Price per sq ft£765
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£463K – £671K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £559,500 (about £765 per square foot) in Clapham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £280,000 up to £2,500,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced16£875,059£791
Semi-Detached1£875,000£797
Flats70£524,783£736

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clapham East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£499,250£913,500
2017£540,750£1,045,000
2018£516,250£887,500
2019£525,000£877,500
2020£530,750£900,000
2021£527,500£967,000
2022£530,500£930,750
2023£560,685£873,611
2024£560,000£1,125,000
2025£531,000£925,000
2026£495,000£860,118
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham East.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£712£623
2017£789£682
2018£737£724
2019£727£715
2020£811£697
2021£759£736
2022£848£771
2023£745£793
2024£795£755
2025£764£719
2026£788£820
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 7NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 7NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202530, Clapham Crescent, London, SW4 7LNTerracedFreehold£660,000
15 May 202632, Britannia Close, London, SW4 7NNTerracedFreehold£860,118
27 Feb 202621, Britannia Close, London, SW4 7NNTerracedLeasehold£550,000
19 Nov 202522, William Bonney Estate, London, SW4 7JGFlatsLeasehold£465,000
10 Oct 202515, Clapham Crescent, London, SW4 7LAFlatsLeasehold£355,000

Schools

In the SW4 7NL postcode area, located within Clapham Common North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 7NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryTriangle Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryKings Avenue SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 7NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 7NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJey's OffieLambeth, SW4 7ETWalking directions to Jey's Offie
0.1 miSairam TK ExpressLambeth, SW4 7EZWalking directions to Sairam TK Express
0.1 miKS Food & WineTeignmouth Close, Lambeth, SW4 7BUWalking directions to KS Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's133 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7SLWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 mimy localSimkins Close, Lambeth, SW2 5ULWalking directions to my local

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 7NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cat Thomson

Clapham East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Erica Abu

Clapham East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative 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 EastE05014100
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham Common NorthE02000634
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 017DE01003057
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 7NL

Is SW4 7NL (Clapham Common North) safe?

The area around SW4 7NL records about 60 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SW4 7NL?

The median sale price around SW4 7NL in Clapham Common North is £559,500 (about £765 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW4 7NL?

There are 20 schools close to SW4 7NL, including Triangle Nursery School (Outstanding), St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Kings Avenue School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW4 7NL?

The closest station to SW4 7NL is Clapham Common in TfL zone 2, about 451 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 7NL?

SW4 7NL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,675 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW4 7NL (Clapham Common North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW4 7NL is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cat Thomson (Green Party) and Erica Abu (Labour and Co-operative Party).