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SW4 7SQ

Bedford Road

Clapham East

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Detailed insights for SW4 7SQ

Overview

Postcode SW4 7SQ is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham East ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Stockwell South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockwell South is £74,148 per year. The nearest station is Clapham North, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Papa's Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
54.1%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Stockwell South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,948 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stockwell South has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.1%

Approximately 54.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Stockwell South is £74,148 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 76 ft away from SW4 7SQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockwell South near SW4 7SQ 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 7SQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North
0.2 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 7SQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPapa's ParkSmallWalking directions to Papa's Park
0.4 miGrafton SquareSmallWalking directions to Grafton Square
0.5 miTrinity GardensSmallWalking directions to Trinity Gardens

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
13,876.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.23(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.41(-20%)
Other theft
6.93(-39%)
Vehicle crime
6.93(-26%)
Burglary
6.3(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
24.76%
African
65
20.63%
Other White
46
14.6%
Other
37
11.75%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
6.03%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
42.64%
No qualifications
44
17.05%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
49.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
27.93%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.91%
Owns outright
5
4.5%
Other social rented
5
4.5%
Total households: 111

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 7SQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 7SQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202570B, Fenwick Place, London, SW9 9NWFlatsLeasehold£510,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 2A, 21, Cadmus Close, London, SW4 7XAFlatsLeasehold£485,000
21 Mar 2025Second Floor Flat, 7, Landor Road, London, SW9 9RXFlatsLeasehold£440,000
22 Jan 202662, Cottage Grove, London, SW9 9NQTerracedFreehold£625,000
08 May 202638C, Aristotle Road, London, SW4 7UZFlatsLeasehold£540,000

Schools

In the SW4 7SQ postcode area, located within Stockwell South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 7SQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryTriangle Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryClapham Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 7SQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBrothers Food and WineBedford Road, Lambeth, SW4 7TSWalking directions to Brothers Food and Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalLandor Road, Lambeth, SW9 9RXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
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 7SQ, 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)Stockwell SouthE02000627
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 010AE01003088
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 7SQ

Is SW4 7SQ (Stockwell South) safe?

The area around SW4 7SQ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW4 7SQ?

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

What schools are near SW4 7SQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW4 7SQ, including Triangle Nursery School (Outstanding), Clapham Manor 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 7SQ?

The closest station to SW4 7SQ is Clapham North in TfL zone 2, about 87 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 7SQ?

SW4 7SQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,948 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW4 7SQ (Stockwell South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW4 7SQ 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).