Charles Barry Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 6AQ is located in the Clapham Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Barry Close, London, SW4 6AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 6AR, SW4 0DT, SW4 6AU, SW4 0DX, SW4 0DN, SW4 0DS, SW4 0EB, SW4 6HR, SW4 0DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 6AQ 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 | 54.7% | 51.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% | 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 6AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.6% 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 | 57.3% | 60.6% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 22.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 25.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 46.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 34.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 17.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 50.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 12.5% | 14.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 2.8% | -4.9% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 50.8% | 54.2% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -27.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 69.5% | 63.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 16% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 63.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 22.7% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 5.2% | -19.2% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Barry Close was 67.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.1% lower than the Clapham East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Barry Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Clapham East and the 210th lowest crime rate of 768 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Charles Barry Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2023-12-19 | £318,603 |
| 13 Charles Barry Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2022-11-01 | £834,903 |
| 59 Charles Barry Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2019-11-05 | £350,927 |
| 58 Charles Barry Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-12-14 | £360,415 |
| 13 Charles Barry Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £659,000 | 2018-11-12 | £738,139 |
SW4 6AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Manor Primary School Belmont Road , Clapham SW4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hall Junior School and Centre for Pupils With Autism Smedley Street , SW4 6PH | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior Boys' School St Alphonsu's Road , SW4 7AS | - not rated | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rectory Centre Rectory Grove , Clapham Old Town SW4 0EL | - not rated | 204 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | More About School | |
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe School Wycliffe Road , Battersea SW11 5QS | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie & Maisie | 76 - 78Â Rectory Grove, London | 141 yd | |
| The Pigs Head | 87 Rectory Grove, London | 185 yd | |
| Virgin Active | 4 - 20 North Street, London | 202 yd | |
| Cher Thai Eatery | 22 North Street, London | 219 yd | |
| Marlowe Burger At The Old Town Tavern | 29 North Street, London | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread & Roses | The Bread And Roses Public House, 68 Clapham Manor Street | 215 yd | |
| Old Town Tavern | 29 North Street, London | 224 yd | |
| Apollo Arms | 13 - 19 Old Town, London | 227 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 1 - 3 Lillieshall Road, London | 315 yd | |
| The Sun | 47 Old Town, London | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regano Pizza | Business, 11 North Street | 221 yd | |
| Mango Curry Of India | Ground Floor, 36 North Street | 244 yd | |
| Toro Sushi & Japanese Yama Sushi | 585 Wandsworth Road, London | 308 yd | |
| Kams Chicken | 535 Wandsworth Road, London | 385 yd | |
| Lebanese Grill 2 | 523 Wandsworth Road, London | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 4 The Pavement, London | 600 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 5 The Pavement, London | 600 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 133 Clapham High Street | 630 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Clapham High Street, London | 716 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 193 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 879 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 965 yd | |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 1,018 yd | |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 1.6% |
| Median download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.