Clapham Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 0HU is located in the Stockwell East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clapham Road, London, SW9 0HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW9 0HD, SW9 0EG, SW9 0EB, SW8 1AH, SW8 1AJ, SW9 0HS, SW9 0HT, SW9 0LA, SW8 1AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 0HU is primarily male, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 51.5% | 43.4% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 56.6% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
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 SW9 0HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.7% 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 | 64.3% | 66.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 28.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 16.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 52.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 59.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 3.8% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 6.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 59.6% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3.4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 19.7% | 16.5% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 14.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 44.3% | 48.8% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -32.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 66% | 66.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 67.8% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 26% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 2.9% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapham Road was 186.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% higher than the Myatt's Fields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clapham Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Myatt's Fields and the 189th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 3 115 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-07-08 | £556,794 |
| Flat 7 115 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £86,499 | 2020-11-23 | £80,738 |
| Flat 5 115 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2016-12-09 | £511,126 |
| Flat 3 115 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-09-20 | £492,483 |
| Flat 5 115 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2014-10-10 | £547,929 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW9 0HU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,681 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 | 2,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reay Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0EN | - not rated | 120 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Primary School Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 342 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Mead Junior School Hill Mead Drive , Moorland Road SW9 8QJ | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mostyn Gardens Primary School Cowley Road , SW9 6HF | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockwell Park School Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | - not rated | 521 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dolphin School 2 St Mark's Church , Kennington Park Road SE11 4PW | - not rated | 595 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lighthouse Group (TLG) Centre Kennington Park Community Centre , 8 Harleyford Street SE11 5SY | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Excel Preparatory School 230-234 Brixton Road , SW9 6AH | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Studio Clapham | 139A Clapham Road, London | 176 yd | |
| Di Lieto | 2A South Island Place, London | 248 yd | |
| Cafe Van Gogh | Cafe, Christ Church | 297 yd | |
| Mezzo | 62A Brixton Road, London | 388 yd | |
| SW9 Sushi Bar | Ground Floor, 62 Brixton Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 475 yd | |
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 490 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 548 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 584 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Cat | 64A Brixton Road, London | 362 yd | |
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 363 yd | |
| The Big Taste | 54 Brixton Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Pizza Bufalina | Business, 60 Brixton Road | 390 yd | |
| Tasty | 50 Brixton Road, London | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 176 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 290 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 484 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 558 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 119 yd |
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 124 yd |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 296 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 368 yd | |
| Platanos College STOCKWELL PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Stockwell Park School (Closed) Stockwell Park Road | swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 613 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.