Clapham Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW9 0JU is located in the Oval 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 0JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 1AR, SW8 1AL, SW9 0HY, SW9 0JJ, SW8 1AP, SW9 0JR, SW9 0HS, SW9 0HT, SW9 0EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW9 0JU is primarily male, with 60.6% 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 | 39.8% | 39.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -11.6% |
| Male | 60.2% | 60.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 11.6% |
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 0JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.3% 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 | 76.8% | 72.3% | -4.5% | 37.9% | 34.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -32.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 65.4% | 56.4% | -9.0% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 30.5% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 SW9 0JU this area, 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 66.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.6% | 66.9% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 33.1% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| White | 75.3% | 64.9% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 55.3% 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 | 67.9% | 55.3% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 18.8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 12.7% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 55.3% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 16.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clapham Road was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Clapham Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Kennington and the 17th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 3 118 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-08-16 | £595,117 |
| Top Floor Flat 108 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2023-10-20 | £517,337 |
| Flat 1 118 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-05-27 | £640,000 |
| Ground Floor Flat 116 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2022-02-25 | £318,189 |
| 102 Clapham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2021-12-17 | £1,431,818 |
SW9 0JU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 229 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Information and communication | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,434 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 | 1,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,491 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 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,734 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 | 4out of 4 | 287 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Dorset Road , SW8 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Primary School Ashmole Street , SW8 1NT | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Lieto | 2A South Island Place, London | 191 yd | |
| Coffee Studio Clapham | 139A Clapham Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Cafe Van Gogh | Cafe, Christ Church | 309 yd | |
| Liloo Coffee & Kitchen | 8 Claylands Road, London | 313 yd | |
| Mezzo | 62A Brixton Road, London | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fentiman Arms | The Fentiman Arms, 64 Fentiman Road | 381 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 461 yd | |
| The Brown Derby | 336 Kennington Park Road, London | 461 yd | |
| Estrela Bar | 111-115 South Lambeth Road, London | 530 yd | |
| The Canton Arms | The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash & Grill | Business, 32 Clapham Road | 239 yd | |
| Lucky Cat | 64A Brixton Road, London | 308 yd | |
| Claylands Fish Bar | 2 Claylands Road, London | 313 yd | |
| The Big Taste | 54 Brixton Road, London | 322 yd | |
| Pizza Bufalina | Business, 60 Brixton Road | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139 Clapham Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 335 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 519 yd | |
| Lidl | 189 Clapham Road, London | 684 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2A - 2D Binfield Road, London | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reay Primary School HACKFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 159 yd |
| The Gym (London Stockwell) LETT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 409 yd | |
| Horizons Health & Fitness Club (Stockwell) HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB HORIZONS HEALTH CLUB LIBERTY STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Durand Academy (Junior School) Hackford Road | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 475 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| The Oval Health & Fitness Centre (Closed) The Brit Oval The Brit Oval Kennington | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| The Kia Oval THE KIA OVAL THE KIA OVAL KENNINGTON OVAL | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Kennington Park Youth Club HARLEYFORD STREET | 584 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.