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SW4 8HQ

Plummer Road

Clapham Park

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Detailed insights for SW4 8HQ

Overview

Postcode SW4 8HQ is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Park ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North is £65,753 per year. The nearest station is Clapham South, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
56.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.3%

Approximately 56.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North is £65,753 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from SW4 8HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North near SW4 8HQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 8HQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.8 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.9 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 8HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRush CommonMediumWalking directions to Rush Common
0.2 miAgnes Riley GardensSmallWalking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens
0.5 miRush CommonSmallWalking directions to Rush Common

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
16,319.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.32(-28%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.94(-42%)
Drugs
5.52(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-15%)
Robbery
4.14(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
101
42.62%
Other
29
12.24%
British
26
10.97%
Other White
25
10.55%
Chinese
9
3.8%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
42.66%
No qualifications
40
18.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.09%
Level 3 (A level)
19
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
46.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
30.1%
Social rents from council
10
9.71%
Other forms of private rent
9
8.74%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.94%
Total households: 103

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 8HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 8HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Aug 2025Flat 8, 35, Poynders Road, London, SW4 8GAFlatsLeasehold£489,500
26 Jan 202632, Scrutton Close, London, SW12 0AWFlatsLeasehold£290,000
26 Jan 202646, Scrutton Close, London, SW12 0AWFlatsLeasehold£340,000
26 Jan 202632, Scrutton Close, London, SW12 0AWFlatsLeasehold£290,000
07 Jan 2026Havenville, Poynders Road, London, SW4 8PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,130,000

Schools

In the SW4 8HQ postcode area, located within Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 8HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryMaytree Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRichard Atkins Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe White House Preparatory School & Woodentops KindergartenOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 8HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 8HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local2 Mullins Place, London, SW4 8EUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco Express30A Streatham Place, London, SW2 4QYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miPhambra Food StoreLyham Road, Lambeth, SW2 5QBWalking directions to Phambra Food Store
0.3 miNeway Supermarket33-35 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Neway Supermarket
0.3 miAiry Food & Wine21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Airy Food & Wine

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 8HQ, 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 Park East & Streatham Hill NorthE02000639
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 022DE01003160
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 8HQ

Is SW4 8HQ (Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North) safe?

The area around SW4 8HQ records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW4 8HQ?

The median sale price around SW4 8HQ in Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North 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 8HQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW4 8HQ, including Maytree Nursery School (Outstanding), Richard Atkins Primary School (Good) and The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW4 8HQ?

The closest station to SW4 8HQ is Clapham South in TfL zone 2,3, about 1,116 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 8HQ?

SW4 8HQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,375 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW4 8HQ (Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW4 8HQ 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.