Postcode SW4 9BL 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 very high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clapham Common.
Clapham Common North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,700 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Clapham Common North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.5% 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.
The average income per household in Clapham Common North is £71,040 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from SW4 9BL.
Clapham Common North near SW4 9BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapham Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Clapham Common | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham Common |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapham High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Clapham High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clapham Common | Large | Walking directions to Clapham Common |
| 0.3 mi | Holy Trinity Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to Holy Trinity Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | Grafton Square | Small | Walking directions to Grafton Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £875,059 | £791 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £875,000 | £797 |
| Flats | 70 | £524,783 | £736 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 9BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | Flat 38, Bourne House, Worsopp Drive, London, SW4 9QN | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 20, Waldo Close, London, SW4 9EY | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 1R, Elms Road, London, SW4 9ET | Detached | Freehold | £925,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 22, Batten House, Worsopp Drive, London, SW4 9QS | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 8, 10, Elms Road, London, SW4 9EU | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SW4 9BL postcode area, located within Clapham Common North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 9BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southside Food & Wine | 21 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 7AB | Walking directions to Southside Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Lambeth, SW4 9DT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Little Waitrose | 5 The Pavement, London, SW4 0HY | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 192-194 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Abbeville Road, Lambeth, SW4 9NF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW4 9BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cat Thomson
Clapham East - Elected 7 May 2026
Erica Abu
Clapham East - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW4 9BL records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around SW4 9BL in Clapham Common North is £559,500 (about £765 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW4 9BL, including Lambeth College (Good), The Elms Academy (Good) and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW4 9BL is Clapham Common in TfL zone 2, about 406 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW4 9BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,700 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW4 9BL 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).