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Clarence Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8JS is located in the Clapham Common & Abbeville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Clarence Avenue, London, SW4 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8PL, SW4 8AQ, SW4 8PN, SW4 8AL, SW4 8AG, SW4 8AH, SW4 8LT, SW4 8NL, SW4 8AN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 8JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%51.4%1.4% 51.0% 0.4%
Male50%48.6%-1.4% 49.0% -0.4%

Partnership Status

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 8JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single56.8%62.5%5.7% 37.9% 24.6%
Married: Opposite sex25.8%22.2%-3.6% 44.2% -22.0%
Married: Same sex0.8%2.4%1.6% 0.3% 2.1%
Separated3.8%2%-1.8% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced7.2%5.2%-2.0% 9.1% -3.9%
Widowed5.5%5.6%0.1% 6.1% -0.5%

Health

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 (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.6%63.1%15.5% 48.4% 14.7%
Good health32.1%23%-9.1% 33.6% -10.6%
Fair health12.8%10.6%-2.2% 12.7% -2.1%
Bad health6.1%2.8%-3.3% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health1.4%0.4%-1.0% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 60.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22%12.9%-9.1% 18.2% -5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.7%8.9%4.2% 9.6% -0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8.9%6.5%-2.4% 13.4% -6.9%
Apprenticeship0.8%3.6%2.8% 5.3% -1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.6%6.5%-1.1% 16.9% -10.4%
Degree or Similar48.7%60.9%12.2% 33.8% 27.1%
Other7.2%0.8%-6.4% 2.8% -2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi3.4%0%-3.4% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0.7%1.7%1.0% 0.7% 1.0%
Indian1%3.1%2.1% 3.1% 0.0%
Pakistani2.4%1%-1.4% 2.7% -1.7%
Other Asian0.7%0.3%-0.4% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African8.1%14%5.9% 2.5% 11.5%
Black Caribbean6.8%6.6%-0.2% 1.0% 5.6%
Other Black4.1%2.4%-1.7% 0.5% 1.9%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%2.1%1.4% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African0.7%0.7%0.0% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.7%2.1%-1.6% 0.9% 1.2%
Mixed Other1.7%4.9%3.2% 0.8% 4.1%
White65.9%52.8%-13.1% 81.4% -28.6%
Roma0%1%1.0% 0.2% 0.8%
Other0.3%7%6.7% 1.6% 5.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 56.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.6%56.6%-14.0% 83.2% -26.6%
European Union6.4%14.3%7.9% 6.1% 8.2%
Rest of Europe1.7%3.1%1.4% 0.8% 2.3%
Africa7.1%9.1%2.0% 2.7% 6.4%
Middle East and Asia5.1%4.2%-0.9% 5.6% -1.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.4%10.1%4.7% 1.3% 8.8%
Oceania3.7%2.4%-1.3% 0.3% 2.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK65.9%55.9%-10.0% 83.2% -27.3%
10+ Years3.7%22.1%18.4% 9.8% 12.3%
5-10 Years5.7%6.9%1.2% 2.9% 4.0%
2-5 Years4.4%10.7%6.3% 2.2% 8.5%
Less than 2 years20.3%4.5%-15.8% 1.9% 2.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.2% 76.7% -11.5%
Ireland2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
France2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Germany1% 0.2% 0.8%
Italy1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Portugal2.8% 0.5% 2.3%
Spain5.2% 0.4% 4.8%
Lithuania1% 0.3% 0.7%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Romania1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Other EU countries1.7% 1.5% 0.2%
Other Europe1% 0.2% 0.8%
Central and Western Africa2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
South and Eastern Africa1% 0.2% 0.8%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Central and South America1% 0.2% 0.8%
Oceania2.4% 0.1% 2.3%
No passport held3.8% 13.5% -9.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.2% 37.2% -2.0%
Christian43.9% 46.2% -2.3%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Hindu1% 1.7% -0.7%
Jewish1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Muslim9.4% 6.5% 2.9%
Other religion1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Clarence Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Avenue was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Clarence Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 372nd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£90,700
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW4 8JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Clarence Avenue are based on 279 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Clarence Avenue, London, SW4 8JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW4 8JS

Average Price
£780,799
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,254,603
Flats/Maisonettes
£464,929
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clarence Avenue

Average Price
£583,395
Semi-Detached
£1,024,894
Terraced
£757,279
Detached
£1,581,425
Flats/Maisonettes
£427,423
Other
£1,229,130

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clarence AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
96 Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£495,7502025-02-28 £476,468
98 Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£483,0002023-11-01 £449,492
96 Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£440,0002022-09-28 £398,035
100 Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£1,235,0002021-06-17 £1,281,882
96 Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£400,0002018-12-14 £389,223
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW4 8JS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee127
Part-Time Employee24
Self-Employed20
Retired20
Unemployed13
Student (economically inactive)13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Looking after home or family8
Other6

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Financial and insurance activities16
Education14
Accommodation and food service activities13
Human health and social work activities12
Information and communication11
Administrative and support service activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Transport and storage7
Other5
Real estate activities3
Construction3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 495 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 1,333 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 1,380 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 2,214 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 2,267 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bonneville Junior School
Abbeville Road , Bonneville Gardens SW4 9LB
- not rated 420 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bonneville Infant School
Bonneville Gardens , Abbeville Road SW4 9LB
- not rated 420 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bonneville Primary School
Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB
4out of 4 420 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB
- not rated 513 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Glenbrook Primary School
Clarence Avenue , Clapham Park SW4 8LD
- not rated 520 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Atkins Road , SW12 0AB
4out of 4 513 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD
3out of 4 520 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Walsingham School
Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW
- not rated 790 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Elms Academy
Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET
3out of 4 941 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chestnut Grove School
Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ
- not rated 1,535 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanford County Middle School
Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB
- not rated 4,887 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gorringe Park Middle School
Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD
- not rated 5,015 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 969 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 972 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 1,146 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 1,545 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 4,111 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 2,481 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 3,392 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
- not rated 4,546 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Michael Tippett College
Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS
- not rated 503 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF
- not rated 569 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
London Steiner School
9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT
- not rated 687 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Clapham Park School
127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA
- not rated 786 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Family School At Larkhall
206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR
- not rated 808 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Osteria Toscana31 Abbeville Road, London524 yd
Brooke33 - 35 Abbeville Road, London524 yd
Bistro Union40 Abbeville Road, London542 yd
Nue Ground32 Abbeville Road, London542 yd
Pizza Express Mac & Wings43-45 Abbeville Road, London573 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Perky Nel7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side823 yd
The Hand In Hand61 New Park Road, London842 yd
Prince Of WalesPrince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road899 yd
The Duke of DevonshireThe Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road968 yd
The SultanThe Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road981 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Hut75 Abbeville Road, London651 yd
Cumin Club95 Hambalt Road, London739 yd
Burger KingRestaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill778 yd
Burrito Mex17 Balham Hill, London812 yd
Funky Fry31 Balham Hill, London815 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's2 Mullins Place, London302 yd
Sainsbury's36-38 Abbeville Road, London542 yd
Co-operative Food56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London581 yd
TescoTesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side794 yd
Tesco30A Streatham Place, London799 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South)
Mullins Place
health and fitness suite502 yd
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School
1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches634 yd
Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club
70A 70A THORNTON ROAD
squash courts, tennis courts728 yd
Hmp Brixton
BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE
artificial grass pitch908 yd
Lambeth Academy
ELMS ROAD
health and fitness suite918 yd
St Francis Xavier College
MALWOOD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite962 yd
Gateway Community Centre (Closed)
Oldridge Road
975 yd
Clapham Common
WINDMILL DRIVE
grass pitches, tennis courts1,040 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.