Clapham Common North Side is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 0RQ is located in the Clapham Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 0RG, SW4 0RH, SW4 0RR, SW4 0RF, SW4 0RU, SW4 0RJ, SW4 0RP, SW4 0RS, SW4 0RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 0RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW4 0RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.4% | 62.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 27.6% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 59.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 28% | 26.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW4 0RQ this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 3.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.1% | 67.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 15.5% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 13.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 9.0% |
| Other Black | 9.3% | 3.6% | -5.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 69.6% | 59.1% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -22.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 65.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 65.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 10% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 65.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 21.2% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 7.7% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapham Common North Side was 145.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% higher than the Clapham Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clapham Common North Side has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Clapham Town and the 258th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Clapham Common North Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2023-04-27 | £2,646,535 |
| 21 Clapham Common North Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £5,400,000 | 2020-12-17 | £5,517,028 |
| 19 Clapham Common North Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,375,000 | 2020-10-26 | £2,396,789 |
| 20 Clapham Common North Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 1996-12-16 | £5,318,182 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 4out of 4 | 142 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 1out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham Manor Primary School Belmont Road , Clapham SW4 0BZ | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,895 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omnibus Theatre | 1 Clapham Common North Side, London | 123 yd | |
| Trinity | 4 The Polygon, London | 243 yd | |
| Starbucks | 40 Old Town, London | 272 yd | |
| Bubbles | Business, 36A Old Town | 272 yd | |
| Megans | 55 - 57 Old Town, London | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown | Rose Crown Public House, 2 The Polygon | 243 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 38 Old Town | 272 yd | |
| No32 The Old Town | 32 The Pavement, London | 280 yd | |
| The Sun | 47 Old Town, London | 318 yd | |
| Shalamar Trading As Bird And Tie | 3 The Pavement, London | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slab City | 8 The Pavement, London | 402 yd | |
| Lane Eight Coffee | 6 The Pavement, London | 411 yd | |
| Regano Pizza | Business, 11 North Street | 439 yd | |
| Bagels & Waffles | 25 Clapham Common South Side, London | 459 yd | |
| Gizel Kebab Fast Food | Business, 15 Clapham Common South Side | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 4 The Pavement, London | 378 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 5 The Pavement, London | 378 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 620 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 133 Clapham High Street | 631 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 511 yd | |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.