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SW9 9AF

Clapham Road

Clapham Town

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Detailed insights for SW9 9AF

Overview

Postcode SW9 9AF is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Town ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.6 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 North is £82,005 per year. The nearest station is Clapham North, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Clapham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,764 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Clapham North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Clapham North is £82,005 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from SW9 9AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham North near SW9 9AF 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 North located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 9AF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North
0.2 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street
0.4 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 9AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLarkhall ParkMediumWalking directions to Larkhall Park
0.4 miStockwell Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Stockwell Memorial Gardens
0.5 miLarkhall Park Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Larkhall Park Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
15,581.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.8(+28%)
Shoplifting
30.58(+206%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.97(-3%)
Theft from the person
18.01(+92%)
Burglary
16.76(+206%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
146
36.14%
Other White
67
16.58%
African
63
15.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
5.94%
Other
17
4.21%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
209
58.06%
Level 3 (A level)
52
14.44%
No qualifications
34
9.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
6.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
28.96%
Social rents from council
45
24.59%
Owns with a mortgage
38
20.77%
Other social rented
16
8.74%
Shared ownership
11
6.01%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Clapham Town

Median price£620,000
Price per sq ft£829
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£480K – £876K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £829 per square foot) in Clapham Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £5,735,000.

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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£2,797,500£1,040
Terraced44£1,207,500£878
Flats108£557,500£803

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clapham Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£550,000£1,382,950£912,500
2017£540,000£1,552,500£1,222,500
2018£550,000£1,491,250£1,200,000
2019£510,000£1,378,000£1,275,000
2020£527,538£1,165,000£1,297,000
2021£550,000£2,000,500£1,307,500
2022£542,500£2,090,000£1,275,000
2023£555,000£3,635,000£1,287,500
2024£563,250£2,000,000£1,257,500
2025£545,625£2,495,000£1,240,000
2026£540,000£2,647,500£915,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£838£743£730
2017£812£758£790
2018£835£757£743
2019£821£927£766
2020£786£853£809
2021£789£928£826
2022£866£870£898
2023£813£937£851
2024£823£1,236£881
2025£792£1,083£911
2026£807£975£872
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clapham Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 2026Flat 12, 378, Clapham Road, London, SW9 9AFFlatsLeasehold£480,000
31 Mar 20251A, Houghton Square, London, SW9 9ANFlatsLeasehold£390,000
21 Nov 20256, Stane Grove, London, SW9 9ALFlatsLeasehold£646,000
26 Aug 202527, Chelsham Road, London, SW4 6NRTerracedFreehold£1,800,000
28 Mar 2025Flat C, 19, Chelsham Road, London, SW4 6NRFlatsLeasehold£760,000

Schools

In the SW9 9AF postcode area, located within Clapham North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 9AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLarkhall Primary CampusCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAllen Edwards Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 9AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 9AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPayless Food & WineClapham Road, Lambeth, SW4 6JHWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine
0.2 miNisa LocalLandor Road, Lambeth, SW9 9NSWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalLandor Road, Lambeth, SW9 9RXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBrothers Food and WineBedford Road, Lambeth, SW4 7TSWalking directions to Brothers Food and Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalLambeth, SW9 9AQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 SW9 9AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan Bartley

Clapham Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Linda Ann Bray

Clapham Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Patrick O'Donnell

Clapham Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

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
WardClapham TownE05014102
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham NorthE02000629
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 012DE01003090
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2006-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 9AF

Is SW9 9AF (Clapham North) safe?

The area around SW9 9AF records about 142 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW9 9AF?

The median sale price around SW9 9AF in Clapham North is £620,000 (about £829 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 9AF?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 9AF, including Larkhall Primary Campus (Good), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Allen Edwards Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 9AF?

The closest station to SW9 9AF is Clapham North in TfL zone 2, about 346 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW9 9AF?

SW9 9AF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,764 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW9 9AF (Clapham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW9 9AF is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jonathan Bartley (Green Party), Linda Ann Bray (Labour Party) and Patrick O'Donnell (Labour Party).