Clapham Common West Side is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW4 9AZ 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 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 6PE, SW11 6BP, SW4 9BA, SW11 6PA, SW11 6BS, SW11 6NZ, SW4 9BB, SW11 6NY, SW4 9AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 9AZ 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 | 51.3% | 50.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 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 9AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 37.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 47.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (96.3%) 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 | 67.9% | 75.1% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 26.7% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 21.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -12.4% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -10.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 9AZ this area, 4.4% 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 74.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.5% | 74.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.2% | 81.5% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 75.4% | 65.8% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 15.8% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 65.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 5.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapham Common West Side was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.4% lower than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Clapham Common West Side has the 5th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Lavender and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2024-06-06 | £2,323,277 |
| Ground Floor Flat 96 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,114,250 | 2023-10-18 | £1,068,244 |
| Ground Floor Flat 106 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-10-02 | £757,382 |
| Flat 1, 100 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £780,100 | 2023-03-31 | £763,263 |
| Flat 1, 108 Clapham Common West Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £852,000 | 2021-03-10 | £869,350 |
SW4 9AZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 167 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 55 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,922 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 | 2,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 1out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 873 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 5,233 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 4,427 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,062 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 Breakfast Club | 5-9 Battersea Rise, London | 476 yd | |
| Lockes | 11-13 Battersea Rise, London | 486 yd | |
| The Humble Grape | 2 Battersea Rise, London | 490 yd | |
| Brickwood Coffee & Bread | 21 Battersea Rise, London | 518 yd | |
| The Merchant of Battersea | 23-25 Battersea Rise, London | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila Mockingbird | 46 Battersea Rise, London | 649 yd | |
| Devas Club | 2A Stormont Road, London | 663 yd | |
| Amiga | 56A Battersea Rise, London | 688 yd | |
| Made In Italy | 59 Northcote Road, London | 691 yd | |
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza (Dominos Pizza) | Shop, 48 Battersea Rise | 655 yd | |
| Seafare Fish Bar (Shop And Premises) | Ground Floor, 89 Northcote Road | 686 yd | |
| Aux Merveilleux de Fred | 55 Northcote Road, London | 692 yd | |
| Kebab Express | Ground Floor, 127 Lavender Hill | 702 yd | |
| Mr Jollof Ltd | Unit 14, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 542 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 718 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 854 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 941 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 945 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 995 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,063 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 266.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.