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SW4 8DL

Clarence Avenue

Clapham Park

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Detailed insights for SW4 8DL

Overview

Postcode SW4 8DL is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Park ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham South area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham South is £97,178 per year. The nearest station is Clapham South, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Agnes Riley Gardens.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
39.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Clapham South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Clapham South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.2%

Approximately 39.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Clapham South is £97,178 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW4 8DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham South near SW4 8DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 8DL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.6 mi

2

Clapham Common

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham Common
0.8 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 8DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAgnes Riley GardensSmallWalking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens
0.4 miWindmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Windmill Gardens
0.4 miAtkins Road RoundaboutSmallWalking directions to Atkins Road Roundabout

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
10,449 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.2(-47%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.79(-72%)
Other theft
7.44(-35%)
Vehicle crime
6.09(-35%)
Theft from the person
2.7(-71%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
94
36.72%
Other White
55
21.48%
African
26
10.16%
Caribbean
22
8.59%
Other Asian
9
3.52%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
65.9%
No qualifications
23
10.6%
Level 3 (A level)
18
8.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
4.61%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
35.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
28.8%
Owns with a mortgage
27
21.6%
Owns outright
11
8.8%
Other social rented
5
4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Clapham Park

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £510,500 (about £7,473 per square metre) in Clapham Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clapham Park 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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£781,500£8,792
Flats64£460,000£6,978
Semi-Detached3£925,000£7,152
Terraced17£825,000£8,010

10 year median price trend in Clapham Park

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 8DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 8DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202637, Patio Close, London, SW4 8JETerracedFreehold£750,500
05 Jan 202623, Patio Close, London, SW4 8JEFlatsLeasehold£485,000
30 Jan 202643, Clarence Avenue, London, SW4 8LFSemi-DetachedFreehold£555,000
09 Oct 2025Flat 9, Bloomsbury House, 40, Clarence Avenue, London, SW4 8HZFlatsLeasehold£142,500
27 Oct 202519, Maple Close, London, SW4 8LLDetachedFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the SW4 8DL postcode area, located within Clapham South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 8DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryGlenbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.0 miSecondaryHarris Academy ClaphamFree schools

Good

0.2 miNurseryMaytree Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 8DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 8DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodAbbeville Road, Lambeth, SW4 9NFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miSainsbury's Local36-38 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9NGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miLondis17-20 Prague Place, London, SW2 5EDWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miSainsbury's Local2 Mullins Place, London, SW4 8EUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCOOK37 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9JXWalking directions to COOK

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 8DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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 ParkE05014101
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham SouthE02000636
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 019CE01003028
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 8DL

Is SW4 8DL (Clapham South) safe?

The area around SW4 8DL records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW4 8DL?

The median sale price around SW4 8DL in Clapham South is £510,500 (about £7,473 per square metre) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW4 8DL?

There are 20 schools close to SW4 8DL, including Glenbrook Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Clapham (Good) and Maytree Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW4 8DL?

The closest station to SW4 8DL is Clapham South in TfL zone 2,3, about 1,002 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 8DL?

SW4 8DL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW4 8DL (Clapham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW4 8DL is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.