Clarence Crescent is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8LN 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 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8LJ, SW4 8LG, SW4 8BY, SW4 8LE, SW4 8BL, SW4 8EN, SW4 8EW, SW4 8BJ, SW4 8LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 8LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.1% 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 | 59.9% | 68.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 30.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 18.5% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 52% | 54% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 15.3% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 9.3% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 54.5% | 26.7% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 15.4% | 1.9% | -13.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 26.8% | 16.2% | -10.6% | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 8.8% | 2.3% | -6.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 35.6% | 48.1% | 12.5% | 81.4% | -33.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 52.6% | 58.4% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 17.6% | 9.3% | -8.3% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.4% | 10.1% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 58.4% | 6.8% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 24.9% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 6.3% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 2.7% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Crescent was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% higher than the Clapham Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Clarence Crescent has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Clapham Park and the 334th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Clarence Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-09-21 | £384,605 |
| 149 Clarence Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2010-01-06 | £336,461 |
| 147 Clarence Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,950 | 1998-08-14 | £386,948 |
| Full-Time Employee | 224 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 64 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,766 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 | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,829 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 Avenue , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | - not rated | 151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Acre Primary School King's Avenue , Clapham SW4 8BQ | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Mill Primary School Prague Place , Off Lyham Road SW2 5EB | - not rated | 576 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 | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 577 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,475 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Park School 127 Park Hill , Clapham SW4 9PA | - not rated | 403 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill School Mandrell Road , Brixton SW2 5DW | - not rated | 654 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oleander Preparatory School 235 Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1NR | - not rated | 914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clink Restaurant | H M Prison Brixton, Jebb Avenue | 541 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 48 New Park Road, London | 617 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 625 yd | |
| Bistro Union | 40 Abbeville Road, London | 674 yd | |
| Nue Ground | 32 Abbeville Road, London | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 448 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 643 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 665 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 784 yd | |
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 617 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 667 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 75 Abbeville Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Cumin Club | 95 Hambalt Road, London | 794 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 308 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 661 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 666 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 674 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 746 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 482 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,085 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.