Clapham Common North Side is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW4 9SF is located in the Lavender 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 North Side, London, SW4 9SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 9SE, SW4 9SG, SW4 9SQ, SW4 9SD, SW11 5EJ, SW11 5NZ, SW11 5EL, SW11 5QE, SW11 5NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 9SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 47.3% | 54.4% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 52.7% | 45.6% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 9SF, 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 | 56.1% | 60.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 26.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 61.9% | 69.9% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 21.5% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 23.7% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 3.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 9SF this area, 3.6% 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 79.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.9% | 79.7% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 45.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 82% | -10.2% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 70.8% | 66.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 13.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 8.2% | 2.7% | -5.5% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 66.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 17.8% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 3.7% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapham Common North Side was 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clapham Common North Side has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lavender and the 224th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Clapham Common North Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,444,000 | 2006-09-05 | £3,076,071 |
| 89 Clapham Common North Side, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2004-02-24 | £2,169,164 |
SW4 9SF 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 | 159 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,200 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 | 2,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wix Primary School Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | - not rated | 822 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Archer Boys' School Trinity Road , SW18 3SB | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| 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 | 1,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,417 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 | 94 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vines School 43 Forthbridge Road , Battersea SW11 5NX | - not rated | 101 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs School Forthbridge Road , SW11 5NX | - not rated | 169 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dessert Shop | 145 Lavender Hill, London | 461 yd | |
| Palace Spice Restaurant | 139 Lavender Hill, London | 461 yd | |
| Sushi Circle (Clapham) | 117 Lavender Hill, London | 467 yd | |
| Il Molino | 155 Lavender Hill, London | 470 yd | |
| Blossom by Khan's | Restaurant And Premises Ground Floor, 159 Lavender Hill | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devas Club | 2A Stormont Road, London | 421 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, The Crown Hotel, 102 Lavender Hill | 511 yd | |
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 636 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 705 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 46 Battersea Rise, London | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Express | Ground Floor, 127 Lavender Hill | 462 yd | |
| Mr Jollof Ltd | Unit 14, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill | 481 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 95 Lavender Hill, London | 486 yd | |
| Snog Frozen Yoghurt | 63 Lavender Hill, London | 532 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 55 Lavender Hill, London | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 647 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 675 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 723 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 849 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 958 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.