Postcode SW4 9HW 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 South, 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 South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,735 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Clapham South has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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.
The average income per household in Clapham South is £97,178 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from SW4 9HW.
Clapham South near SW4 9HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapham South located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapham Common | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham Common |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clapham Common | Large | Walking directions to Clapham Common |
| 0.4 mi | Agnes Riley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Bandstand Beds Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Bandstand Beds Community Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £2,387,500 | £908 |
| Terraced | 35 | £1,580,000 | £884 |
| Flats | 82 | £597,500 | £847 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW4 9HW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat A, 42, Lessar Avenue, London, SW4 9HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £857,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 62, Lessar Avenue, London, SW4 9HQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,950,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 9, Klea Avenue, London, SW4 9HG | Terraced | Freehold | £1,430,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 23, Klea Avenue, London, SW4 9HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,320,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, 43, Lynette Avenue, London, SW4 9HF | Flats | Leasehold | £885,000 |
In the SW4 9HW postcode area, located within Clapham South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 9HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | COOK | 37 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9JX | Walking directions to COOK |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London, SW4 9NG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Abbeville Road, Lambeth, SW4 9NF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Lambeth, SW4 9DT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 128 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DF | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 9HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Nicholson
Clapham Common & Abbeville - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Robert Cordon
Clapham Common & Abbeville - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW4 9HW records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around SW4 9HW in Clapham South is £750,000 (about £865 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW4 9HW, including Bonneville Primary School (Good), The Elms Academy (Good) and Lambeth College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW4 9HW is Clapham South in TfL zone 2,3, about 431 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW4 9HW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,735 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 9HW 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).