Clarence Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8LQ 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 Avenue, London, SW4 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8LH, SW4 8JP, SW4 8LG, SW4 8JR, SW4 8JG, SW4 8LJ, SW4 8LW, SW4 8LF, SW4 8JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 8LQ 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 8LQ, 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 Avenue 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 Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-04 | £501,543 |
| 85A Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-10-03 | £683,689 |
| 71 Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2024-09-17 | £803,143 |
| 81 Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-09-18 | £463,149 |
| 95 Clarence Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £617,500 | 2022-04-21 | £634,813 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW4 8LQ 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 | 365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,559 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 | 2,097 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 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 547 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 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 774 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 | 310 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,354 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 | 701 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 966 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,039 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 | 2,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,772 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 | 746 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 | 783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,536 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 | 542 yd | |
| Nue Ground | 32 Abbeville Road, London | 542 yd | |
| Camile Thai | Ground Floor, 47 Abbeville Road | 574 yd | |
| Pizza Express Mac & Wings | 43-45 Abbeville Road, London | 576 yd | |
| Osteria Toscana | 31 Abbeville Road, London | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 630 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 737 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 810 yd | |
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 945 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 75 Abbeville Road, London | 601 yd | |
| Cumin Club | 95 Hambalt Road, London | 695 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 747 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 762 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 255 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 542 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 728 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 665 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 897 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 1,039 yd | |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.