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SW4 9EY

Waldo Close

Clapham Common & Abbeville

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Detailed insights for SW4 9EY

Overview

Postcode SW4 9EY 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 high crime levels, with around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Clapham South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Clapham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from SW4 9EY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Clapham Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 9EY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.7 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
5,436.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
24.1(+157%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.1(-22%)
Other theft
10.51(-8%)
Burglary
6.18(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.94(-82%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
59.26%
Other White
56
17.28%
Other
24
7.41%
Caribbean
14
4.32%
Irish
9
2.78%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
54.85%
No qualifications
44
16.42%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.73%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
32.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
32.14%
Owns outright
26
23.21%
Social rents from council
5
4.46%
Other social rented
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 9EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 9EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202620, Waldo Close, London, SW4 9EYFlatsLeasehold£400,000
31 Mar 20251R, Elms Road, London, SW4 9ETDetachedFreehold£925,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 8, 10, Elms Road, London, SW4 9EUFlatsLeasehold£400,000
09 Sept 2025Flat E, 4, Elms Road, London, SW4 9EUFlatsLeasehold£394,000
26 Aug 2025Flat F, 4, Elms Road, London, SW4 9EUFlatsLeasehold£510,000

Schools

In the SW4 9EY postcode area, located within Clapham South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 9EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryThe Elms AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 mi16 plusLambeth CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 9EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterLambeth, SW4 9DTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miCo-op FoodAbbeville Road, Lambeth, SW4 9NFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's Local36-38 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9NGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miCOOK37 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9JXWalking directions to COOK
0.3 miSouthside Food & Wine21 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 7ABWalking directions to Southside Food & Wine

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 9EY, 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 019EE01003033
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 9EY

Is SW4 9EY (Clapham South) safe?

The area around SW4 9EY records about 78 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW4 9EY?

The median sale price around SW4 9EY 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 9EY?

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

What is the nearest station to SW4 9EY?

The closest station to SW4 9EY is Clapham Common in TfL zone 2, about 513 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 9EY?

SW4 9EY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW4 9EY 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).