Clapham Common West Side is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW4 9AR is located in the Northcote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clapham Common West Side, London, SW4 9AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 9AS, SW4 9AP, SW4 9RR, SW4 9AT, SW4 9AN, SW11 6AF, SW11 6AB, SW11 6AD, SW11 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 9AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 54.9% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.1% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 9AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 38.3% | 42.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 46.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 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 (95.6%) 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 | 66.9% | 73.9% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 25.5% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 21.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -11.9% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SW4 9AR this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 76.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.3% | 76.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 43.0% |
| Other | 6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 84.6% | 83.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 78.2% | 72.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 8.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 72.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 16.1% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 3.4% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapham Common West Side was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.5% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Clapham Common West Side has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 113th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,800,000 | 2023-12-15 | £2,715,916 |
| 41 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,775,000 | 2017-12-15 | £3,066,106 |
| 44 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,790,000 | 2016-04-29 | £2,997,239 |
| First Floor Flat 46 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £674,000 | 2016-02-09 | £666,994 |
| First Floor Flat 46 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2013-07-12 | £677,236 |
SW4 9AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW4 9AR 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 | 144 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 47 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 315 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 709 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Thomas's London Day School, Broomwood Road | 417 yd | |
| Broomwood Hall Lower School | 192 Ramsden Road, London | 454 yd | |
| CaterLink | St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, 10 Malwood Road | 525 yd | |
| Shed London | Unit D Clapham South Station, Balham Hill | 553 yd | |
| The Sequoia | 6 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 601 yd | |
| The Nightingale PH | The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane | 710 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill On The Common, Windmill Drive | 719 yd | |
| Eagle Public House | The Eagle, 104 Chatham Road | 740 yd | |
| The Bolingbroke | 174 Northcote Road, London | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 569 yd | |
| Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 569 yd | |
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 614 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 628 yd | |
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 444 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 611 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 622 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 897 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 864 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 895 yd | |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 1,026 yd | |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.