Crescent Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 9PU 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 Crescent Lane, London, SW4 9PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 9PT, SW4 9PX, SW4 9PJ, SW4 9LS, SW4 9PB, SW4 9LP, SW4 9LT, SW4 9LR, SW4 8RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 9PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW4 9PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 41.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 52.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 67.8% | 72.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 24.0% |
| Good health | 27% | 21.1% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -12.5% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| 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 9PU this area, 1.8% 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 85.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.8% | 85.7% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 51.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.8% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.2% | 85.2% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 74.1% | 70.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 70.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 18.6% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 3.4% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Lane was 123.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% higher than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Crescent Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 321st highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 204.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 28 Crescent Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,022,500 | 2023-08-25 | £1,009,046 |
| 8 Crescent Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2022-09-30 | £1,754,310 |
| 24 Crescent Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-06-27 | £1,684,021 |
| Flat 3 14 Crescent Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-05-30 | £525,000 |
| 64 Crescent Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,895,000 | 2022-05-05 | £1,952,185 |
SW4 9PU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 9PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 56 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,689 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 | 1,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community 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 | 438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 609 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,205 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 558 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,002 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 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,390 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 | 1,471 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,497 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knife | 160 Clapham Park Road, London | 336 yd | |
| No56 Ltd | 56 Clapham Park Road, London | 389 yd | |
| Herb | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 450 yd | |
| Danias Cafe | 2 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 454 yd | |
| Laryn | 9 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 258 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road | 389 yd | |
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 515 yd | |
| Metro | 9 Clapham Common South Side, London | 625 yd | |
| Be At One Bar \& Lounge | 4 Clapham Common South Side, London | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajah Rowing ( Clapham Kitchen) | 70 Clapham Park Road, London | 313 yd | |
| Zing Zing | 86 Clapham Park Road, London | 340 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 207 Clapham Park Road, London | 389 yd | |
| Substation Brixton | Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate | 450 yd | |
| Eat Of Eden Clapham | 6 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 516 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 579 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 133 Clapham High Street | 660 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 4 The Pavement, London | 735 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 5 The Pavement, London | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 611 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 869 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 897 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 963 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 84.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.