Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 9DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.6%	50.7%	5.1%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	54.4%	49.3%	-5.1%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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 9DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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	64.1%	60.9%	-3.2%	37.9%	23.0%
Married: Opposite sex	29.9%	23.5%	-6.4%	44.2%	-20.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	5.1%	11.3%	6.2%	9.1%	2.2%
Widowed	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.2%

Health

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 (85.3%) 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	50%	47.8%	-2.2%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	39%	37.5%	-1.5%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	8.1%	9.6%	1.5%	12.7%	-3.1%
Bad health	2.9%	4.4%	1.5%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 9DQ this area, 9.6% 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 57.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.8%	9.6%	2.8%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.1%	8.7%	3.6%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.5%	3.5%	-5.0%	13.4%	-9.9%
Apprenticeship	0.9%	2.6%	1.7%	5.3%	-2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	12.2%	5.4%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	65.8%	57.4%	-8.4%	33.8%	23.6%
Other	6%	6.1%	0.1%	2.8%	3.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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	3.7%	3%	-0.7%	0.7%	2.3%
Indian	3.7%	1.5%	-2.2%	3.1%	-1.6%
Pakistani	0%	5.2%	5.2%	2.7%	2.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	2.9%	2.2%	-0.7%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	2.2%	5.2%	3.0%	1.0%	4.2%
Other Black	2.2%	3%	0.8%	0.5%	2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	3%	1.5%	0.8%	2.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	2.2%	0.7%	-1.5%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	80.9%	66.7%	-14.2%	81.4%	-14.7%
Arab	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0.7%	6.7%	6.0%	1.6%	5.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57.4% 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	77.2%	57.4%	-19.8%	83.2%	-25.8%
European Union	8.1%	13.2%	5.1%	6.1%	7.1%
Africa	5.9%	2.2%	-3.7%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	4.4%	13.2%	8.8%	5.6%	7.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.9%	8.1%	5.2%	1.3%	6.8%
Oceania	1.5%	5.9%	4.4%	0.3%	5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	75.7%	57.8%	-17.9%	83.2%	-25.4%
10+ Years	2.2%	18.5%	16.3%	9.8%	8.7%
5-10 Years	2.2%	5.9%	3.7%	2.9%	3.0%
2-5 Years	5.9%	13.3%	7.4%	2.2%	11.1%
Less than 2 years	14%	4.4%	-9.6%	1.9%	2.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.7%	76.7%	-3.0%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
France	2.2%	0.3%	1.9%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	3.6%	0.4%	3.2%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Middle East	2.2%	0.1%	2.1%
Eastern Asia	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	2.2%	0.2%	2.0%
Oceania	2.9%	0.1%	2.8%
No passport held	2.2%	13.5%	-11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	39%	46.2%	-7.2%
Jewish	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Muslim	8.8%	6.5%	2.3%
Sikh	5.9%	0.9%	5.0%
Not answered	8.8%	6.0%	2.8%

Safety

Is Clapham Common South Side Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapham Common South Side was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Clapham Common South Side has the 11th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 164th lowest crime rate of 768 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£90,700

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW4 9DQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Clapham Common South Side are based on 551 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW4 9DQ

Average Price
£2,293,544

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£537,064

Other
£5,806,506

Estimated Average Property Prices for Clapham Common South Side

Average Price
£820,799

Semi-Detached
£1,792,813

Terraced
£1,814,349

Detached
£5,477,066

Flats/Maisonettes
£584,071

Other
£4,999,072

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Clapham Common South SideStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
79 - 81 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£12,000,000	2021-03-29	£11,004,878
79 - 81 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£12,000,000	2021-03-29	£11,004,878
79 - 81 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building	£12,000,000	2021-03-29	£11,004,878
82 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£515,000	2020-11-18	£481,213
83 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£542,000	2020-11-18	£506,441

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW4 9DQ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	15
Self-Employed	12
Other	9
Retired	8
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Financial and insurance activities	14
Information and communication	10
Real estate activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Construction	4
Education	4
Manufacturing	3
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	2
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG	4out of 4	1,125 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL	- not rated	1,332 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW	4out of 4	2,092 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL	4out of 4	2,632 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	2,668 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bonneville Junior School Abbeville Road , Bonneville Gardens SW4 9LB	- not rated	462 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bonneville Infant School Bonneville Gardens , Abbeville Road SW4 9LB	- not rated	462 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB	4out of 4	462 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's RC Junior Girls' and Mixed Infant School Crescent Lane , SW4 9QJ	- not rated	673 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ	- not rated	673 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET	3out of 4	357 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB	4out of 4	938 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School
Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW	- not rated	955 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD	3out of 4	987 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ	- not rated	1,540 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX	- not rated	4,925 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL	- not rated	529 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN	- not rated	551 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX	- not rated	1,197 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School
South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS	- not rated	1,901 yd	Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP	- not rated	3,477 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD	- not rated	3,194 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB	3out of 4	3,332 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ	- not rated	5,234 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
London Park School Clapham 7-11 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH	- not rated	519 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH	- not rated	608 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
L'Ecole Des Benjamins Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP	- not rated	882 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU	- not rated	910 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD	- not rated	1,043 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sequoia	6 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side	234 yd
Pitta Hut	3 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side	234 yd
Pizzeria On The Green	4 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side	234 yd
The Rookery	69 Clapham Common South Side, London	248 yd
Osteria Toscana	31 Abbeville Road, London	340 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Perky Nel	7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side	247 yd
The Windmill Public House	The Windmill On The Common, Windmill Drive	273 yd
Shalamar Trading As Bird And Tie	3 The Pavement, London	908 yd
The Alexandra	The Alexandra Public House, 14 Clapham Common South Side	911 yd
Metro	9 Clapham Common South Side, London	911 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cumin Club	95 Hambalt Road, London	352 yd
Pizza Hut	75 Abbeville Road, London	403 yd
Burrito Mex	17 Balham Hill, London	403 yd
Doner Inn	2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill	443 yd
Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd	7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill	443 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side	323 yd
Sainsbury's	36-38 Abbeville Road, London	387 yd
Sainsbury's	23 Balham Hill, London	403 yd
Co-operative Food	56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London	408 yd
Sainsbury's Local	39 Nightingale Lane, London	761 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE	grass pitches, tennis courts	249 yd
Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD	health and fitness suite	431 yd
Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE		471 yd
St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	549 yd
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	907 yd
Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road		931 yd
Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove	health and fitness suite	1,089 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	14.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	14.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	14.3%

Speed Aviability

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.