Clapham Common South Side is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 9DL is located in the Clapham Common & Abbeville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 9DJ, SW4 9DH, SW4 9DN, SW4 9HJ, SW4 9HL, SW4 9HE, SW4 9DQ, SW4 9HH, SW4 9DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW4 9DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 49.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53% | 50.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 49.6% | 56.6% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 35.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 65.9% | 64% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 26.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 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 9DL this area, 7.9% 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 70.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.9% | 70.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 7.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 78.7% | 68.3% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 72.3% | 65.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 65.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 18.5% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 6.2% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapham Common South Side was 310.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 257.4% higher than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clapham Common South Side has the 2nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 94th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2016-07-27 | £11,854 |
| Flat 7 Cavendish Place, 91 - 93 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1998-03-05 | £625,668 |
| Flat 4 Cavendish Place, 91 - 93 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1996-10-30 | £587,766 |
| Flat 9 Cavendish Place, 91 - 93 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 1996-05-10 | £760,638 |
| Flat 9 Cavendish Place, 91 - 93 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1995-05-15 | £645,221 |
SW4 9DL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,237 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 | 2,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 4out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,626 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 | 439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,370 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 | 5,408 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 | 3,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sequoia | 6 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 143 yd | |
| Pitta Hut | 3 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 143 yd | |
| Pizzeria On The Green | 4 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 143 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 15 Balham Hill, London | 313 yd | |
| Shed London | Unit D Clapham South Station, Balham Hill | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 156 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill On The Common, Windmill Drive | 348 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 993 yd | |
| Shalamar Trading As Bird And Tie | 3 The Pavement, London | 998 yd | |
| The Alexandra | The Alexandra Public House, 14 Clapham Common South Side | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 313 yd | |
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 353 yd | |
| Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 353 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 369 yd | |
| Cumin Club | 95 Hambalt Road, London | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 233 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 313 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 411 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 444 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 562 yd | |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 841 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.