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SW4 9FA

Clapham Common & Abbeville

Lambeth

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Overview

Postcode SW4 9FA 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 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
56.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Clapham Common North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.5%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Clapham Common North is £71,040 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from SW4 9FA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW4 9FA
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
0.6 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
13,309.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
67.98(+153%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.16(+42%)
Theft from the person
33.12(+253%)
Other theft
19.76(+73%)
Robbery
14.53(+308%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
85
22.61%
British
84
22.34%
Caribbean
50
13.3%
Other White
43
11.44%
Arab
19
5.05%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
47.28%
No qualifications
55
17.57%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.71%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
77
52.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.09%
Owns with a mortgage
20
13.61%
Owns outright
11
7.48%
Other social rented
6
4.08%
Total households: 147

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 9FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 9FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 22, Batten House, Worsopp Drive, London, SW4 9QSFlatsLeasehold£450,000
01 May 202620, Waldo Close, London, SW4 9EYFlatsLeasehold£400,000
31 Mar 20251R, Elms Road, London, SW4 9ETDetachedFreehold£925,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 38, Bourne House, Worsopp Drive, London, SW4 9QNFlatsLeasehold£445,000
21 Jan 2026Apartment 27, 11, Cleevedale Place, London, SW4 9FJFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW4 9FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusLambeth CollegeFurther education

Good

0.1 miSecondaryThe Elms AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW4 9FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSouthside Food & Wine21 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 7ABWalking directions to Southside Food & Wine
0.2 miCostcutterLambeth, SW4 9DTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miKS Food & WineTeignmouth Close, Lambeth, SW4 7BUWalking directions to KS Food & Wine
0.2 miCo-op FoodAbbeville Road, Lambeth, SW4 9NFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miLittle Waitrose5 The Pavement, London, SW4 0HYWalking directions to Little Waitrose

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 9FA, 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 Common NorthE02000634
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 017BE01003032
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SW4 9FA

Is SW4 9FA (Clapham Common North) safe?

The area around SW4 9FA 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.

What is the average house price near SW4 9FA?

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

What schools are near SW4 9FA?

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

What is the nearest station to SW4 9FA?

The closest station to SW4 9FA is Clapham Common in TfL zone 2, about 408 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW4 9FA?

SW4 9FA 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).

Who represents SW4 9FA (Clapham Common North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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