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SW9 9LW

Atherfold Road

Clapham East

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Detailed insights for SW9 9LW

Overview

Postcode SW9 9LW is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham East 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 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Papa's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
36.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Clapham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most 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

36.1%

Approximately 36.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from SW9 9LW.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham North near SW9 9LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 9LW
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 9LW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPapa's ParkSmallWalking directions to Papa's Park
0.5 miTrinity GardensSmallWalking directions to Trinity Gardens

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
24,122.1 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
158
49.38%
Caribbean
51
15.94%
Other White
31
9.69%
African
24
7.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.75%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
173
59.86%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.19%
No qualifications
28
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.57%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
36.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.01%
Owns outright
15
10.2%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.4%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Clapham East

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £8,313 per square metre) in Clapham East area, with individual transactions ranging from £339,625 up to £2,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clapham East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats65£532,500£8,046
Semi-Detached1£875,000£8,578
Terraced15£890,000£8,536

10 year median price trend in Clapham East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham East.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 2025Flat A, 24, Atherfold Road, London, SW9 9LWFlatsLeasehold£390,000
28 May 202568A, Atherfold Road, London, SW9 9LWFlatsLeasehold£760,000
17 Oct 202521, Atherfold Road, London, SW9 9LNFlatsLeasehold£320,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 5, 397, Clapham Road, London, SW9 9BTFlatsLeasehold£427,500
27 Nov 2025Flat 7, 397, Clapham Road, London, SW9 9BTFlatsLeasehold£400,100

Schools

In the SW9 9LW postcode area, located within Clapham North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 9LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLarkhall Primary CampusCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLansdowne SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 9LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalLandor Road, Lambeth, SW9 9NSWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalLandor Road, Lambeth, SW9 9RXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miPayless Food & WineClapham Road, Lambeth, SW4 6JHWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine
0.2 miBrothers Food and WineBedford Road, Lambeth, SW4 7TSWalking directions to Brothers Food and Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local33 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7TPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

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

Local councillors

Cat Thomson

Clapham East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Erica Abu

Clapham East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative 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 EastE05014100
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham NorthE02000629
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 012DE01003090
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 9LW

Is SW9 9LW (Clapham North) safe?

The area around SW9 9LW 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 9LW?

The median sale price around SW9 9LW in Clapham North is £560,000 (about £8,313 per square metre) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 9LW?

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

What is the nearest station to SW9 9LW?

The closest station to SW9 9LW is Clapham North in TfL zone 2, about 245 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW9 9LW?

SW9 9LW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,501 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW9 9LW is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cat Thomson (Green Party) and Erica Abu (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.