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SW4 9DD

Clapham Common & Abbeville

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW4 9DD

Overview

Postcode SW4 9DD is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Common & Abbeville ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham South area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Common, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clapham Common.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
58.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Clapham South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Clapham South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.4%

Approximately 58.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from SW4 9DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham South near SW4 9DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Clapham Common located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 9DD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Clapham Common

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham Common
0.6 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street
0.6 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW4 9DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miClapham CommonLargeWalking directions to Clapham Common
0.1 miHoly Trinity ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to Holy Trinity Churchyard
0.3 miGrafton SquareSmallWalking directions to Grafton Square

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
965.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.65(-8%)
Vehicle crime
22.65(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.65(-23%)
Theft from the person
15.99(+70%)
Robbery
13.99(+293%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74
30.08%
Other Black
46
18.7%
Caribbean
38
15.45%
Other White
35
14.23%
African
18
7.32%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
50%
No qualifications
49
23.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.13%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.13%
Other
8
3.85%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
63
55.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.7%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.5%
Owns outright
8
7.08%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.42%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Clapham Common & Abbeville

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£865
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.5M

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £865 per square foot) in Clapham Common & Abbeville area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £4,400,000.

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 Common & Abbeville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£2,387,500£908
Terraced35£1,580,000£884
Flats82£597,500£847

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clapham Common & Abbeville

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£583,322£1,650,000£1,450,000
2017£675,000£1,800,000£1,383,750
2018£558,500£1,765,000£1,460,000
2019£585,000£1,717,890£1,400,000
2020£543,950£1,750,000£1,500,000
2021£645,000£1,775,000£1,620,000
2022£622,500£2,392,500£1,667,500
2023£540,000£2,443,750£1,700,000
2024£636,000£2,430,000£1,525,000
2025£609,759£2,395,000£1,580,000
2026£485,000£2,181,600£1,600,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£809£847£747
2017£822£759£770
2018£785£902£766
2019£745£771£741
2020£972£850£766
2021£820£863£844
2022£836£953£847
2023£729£1,037£864
2024£881£1,011£853
2025£889£909£892
2026£820£897£769
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Common & Abbeville.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clapham Common & Abbeville in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 9DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 9DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20258, Woodlands, Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0RJFlatsLeasehold£545,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 38, Bourne House, Worsopp Drive, London, SW4 9QNFlatsLeasehold£445,000
15 Aug 202519, Macaulay Square, London, SW4 0RPFlatsLeasehold£472,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 2, Denmark Lodge, Crescent Grove, London, SW4 7AGFlatsLeasehold£265,000
22 Aug 20256A, The Pavement, London, SW4 0HYOtherFreehold£1,250,000

Schools

In the SW4 9DD postcode area, located within Clapham South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 9DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusLambeth CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryThe Elms AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 9DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 9DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSouthside Food & Wine21 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 7ABWalking directions to Southside Food & Wine
0.2 miLittle Waitrose5 The Pavement, London, SW4 0HYWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalLambeth, SW4 0JQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miLondis192-194 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UDWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miM&S FoodClapham High Street, Lambeth, SW4 7SLWalking directions to M&S Food

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 9DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Nicholson

Clapham Common & Abbeville - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Simon Robert Cordon

Clapham Common & Abbeville - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham SouthE02000636
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 019AE01003026
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2022-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 9DD

Is SW4 9DD (Clapham South) safe?

The area around SW4 9DD records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9DD?

The median sale price around SW4 9DD in Clapham South is £750,000 (about £865 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW4 9DD?

There are 20 schools close to SW4 9DD, including Lambeth College (Good), St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and The Elms Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW4 9DD?

The closest station to SW4 9DD is Clapham Common in TfL zone 2, about 366 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 9DD?

SW4 9DD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,112 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW4 9DD (Clapham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW4 9DD is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Nicholson (Liberal Democrats) and Simon Robert Cordon (Liberal Democrats).