Clarence Crescent is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8LH is located in the Clapham Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarence Crescent, London, SW4 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8LQ, SW4 8DW, SW4 8LW, SW4 8DQ, SW4 8HL, SW4 8EZ, SW4 8LG, SW4 8LJ, SW4 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 8LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 56% | 67.1% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 22.4% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 56.7% | 47.7% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 37.8% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 15% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 4.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18.8% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 47.6% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 12.9% | 1.9% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 13.1% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 10.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Other Black | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 62.5% | 54.6% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 58.7% | 59.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 14.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 11.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 9.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.6% | 59.4% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 24.8% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 4.5% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Crescent was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% lower than the Clapham Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarence Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Clapham Park and the 120th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Clarence Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2020-05-29 | £572,000 |
| 11 Clarence Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2018-01-16 | £435,447 |
| 4 Clarence Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2016-03-31 | £282,699 |
| 10 Clarence Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2015-05-22 | £438,076 |
| 5 Clarence Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £516,000 | 2015-02-09 | £671,275 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW4 8LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Education | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 326 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,364 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 731 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 701 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 | 713 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro Union | 40 Abbeville Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Nue Ground | 32 Abbeville Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Camile Thai | Ground Floor, 47 Abbeville Road | 637 yd | |
| Pizza Express Mac & Wings | 43-45 Abbeville Road, London | 639 yd | |
| Osteria Toscana | 31 Abbeville Road, London | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 641 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 675 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 764 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 976 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 75 Abbeville Road, London | 670 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 696 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 700 yd | |
| Cumin Club | 95 Hambalt Road, London | 764 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 182 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 662 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 307 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 651 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 918 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.