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SW4 8HY

Clarence Avenue

Clapham Park

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Detailed insights for SW4 8HY

Overview

Postcode SW4 8HY is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Park ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Common North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Agnes Riley Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
74%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Clapham Common North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,500 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Clapham Common North has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74%

Approximately 74.0% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Common North near SW4 8HY 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 Common located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 8HY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Clapham Common

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham Common
0.7 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.8 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 8HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAgnes Riley GardensSmallWalking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens
0.4 miWindmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Windmill Gardens
0.5 miDumbarton Court Public Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Dumbarton Court Public Open Space

Area Profile

Population
183
Population density
25,138.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.89(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.23(-47%)
Other theft
12.04(+5%)
Burglary
8.76(+60%)
Vehicle crime
7.66(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
57
31.49%
Other White
31
17.13%
British
26
14.36%
Caribbean
24
13.26%
Other
13
7.18%
Total population: 181

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
43
32.33%
No qualifications
25
18.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
16.54%
Level 3 (A level)
20
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 133

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
70
72.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
15.62%
Owns outright
4
4.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
3.12%
Owns with a mortgage
1
1.04%
Total households: 96

Property prices in Clapham Park

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£672
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £640K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £672 per square foot) in Clapham Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,350,000.

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 Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£925,000£664
Terraced18£787,750£705
Detached1£700,000£723
Flats61£460,000£627

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clapham Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,000£989,995£540,000
2017£950,000£435,000£950,000£875,000
2018£464,250£810,000£842,500
2019£1,276,250£432,000£725,000£868,750
2020£482,500£992,061£960,000
2021£1,300,000£475,000£910,000£975,000
2022£999,000£492,500£700,000£802,500
2023£760,000£455,000£835,000£986,275
2024£835,000£480,000£980,000£895,000
2025£781,500£460,000£925,000£820,000
2026£450,000£925,000£750,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£655£643£598
2017£602£640£782£729
2018£653£732£651
2019£625£623£614£559
2020£606£691£650
2021£510£655£622£669
2022£668£645£727£690
2023£794£612£673£773
2024£627£652£651£743
2025£817£628£722£744
2026£646£664£741
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 8HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 2025Flat 9, Bloomsbury House, 40, Clarence Avenue, London, SW4 8HZFlatsLeasehold£142,500
31 Mar 2026Flat 11, Rodenhurst Court, Rodenhurst Road, London, SW4 8ADFlatsLeasehold£375,000
27 Nov 2025Flat 9, Rodenhurst Court, Rodenhurst Road, London, SW4 8ADFlatsLeasehold£330,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 6, Rodenhurst Court, Rodenhurst Road, London, SW4 8ADFlatsLeasehold£350,000
31 Mar 20268A, Clarence Avenue, London, SW4 8HUTerracedFreehold£660,000

Schools

In the SW4 8HY postcode area, located within Clapham Common North, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 8HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryHarris Academy ClaphamFree schools

Good

0.1 miPrimaryGlenbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryIqra Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 8HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis17-20 Prague Place, London, SW2 5EDWalking directions to Londis
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 miCOOK37 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9JXWalking directions to COOK
0.3 miSainsbury's Local2 Mullins Place, London, SW4 8EUWalking directions to Sainsbury's 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 8HY, 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 Common NorthE02000634
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 017AE01003029
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 8HY

Is SW4 8HY (Clapham Common North) safe?

The area around SW4 8HY records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8HY?

The median sale price around SW4 8HY in Clapham Common North is £500,000 (about £672 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW4 8HY?

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

What is the nearest station to SW4 8HY?

The closest station to SW4 8HY is Clapham Common in TfL zone 2, about 945 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 8HY?

SW4 8HY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,500 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW4 8HY (Clapham Common North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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