Area Information for London, SW4 9LH

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Clapham Common & Abbeville ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Clapham and Brixton Hill. This page combines information for the address London, SW4 9LH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SW4 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in July 1997. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Lambeth
Ward Clapham Common & Abbeville
Constituency Clapham and Brixton Hill * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SW4 9LH - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Clapham Common and Abbeville), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SW4 9LH is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 8
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 57
Flat (Converted) 58
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 8
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 138
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 52% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 11
Owned with Mortgage 40
Shared Ownership 3
Rented: From Council 9
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 69
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 138

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 43
Two People 64
Three People 19
Four People 12
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 138

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 42
Family Household 63
Other Household 33
Total 138

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 92
Deprived In One Dimension 35
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 139

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Clapham and Brixton Hill constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 43% male.

Gender
Male 120
Female 158
Total 278

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 13
5-9 4
10-14 5
15-19 5
20-24 34
25-29 75
30-34 55
35-39 30
40-44 16
45-49 12
50-54 9
55-59 8
60-64 5
65-69 3
70-74 3
75-79 2
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 279

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SW4 9LH there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 70% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 194
Married 45
Separated 3
Divorced 8
Widowed 2
Total 252

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 92% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 181
Good 72
Fair 16
Bad 5
Very Bad 2
Total 276

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

SW4 9LH and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 83% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 209
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 20
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 5
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4
No GCSEs or Equivalent 6
Other 3
Total 252

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 79% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 217
Mixed Ethnicity 23
Indian 9
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 2
Chinese 1
Other Asian 5
Black African 5
Black Caribbean 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 1
Other 7
Total 277

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 192
European Union 33
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 10
Middle East and Asia 12
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 12
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 11
Total 277

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 192
10+ Years 40
5-10 Years 16
2-5 Years 12
Less Than 2 Years 15
Total 275

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SW4 9LH.

Passport(s) Held
None 2
United Kingdom 225
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 28
Rest of Europe 3
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 7

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 143
Christian 95
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 6
Muslim 5
Sikh 4
Other Religion 2
Not Stated 20
Total 276

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Clapham Common & Abbeville ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 71% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 178
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 7
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 5
Looking After Home or Family 3
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 5
Total 249

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 30
Professional Occupations 98
Associate Professional Occupations 53
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 14
Skilled Trades Occupations 2
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 1
Total 212

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 95
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 90
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 19
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 8
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 5
Semi-Routine Occupation 3
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 5
Full-time Student 19
Total 251

London, SW4 9LH is within the Clapham Common and Abbeville policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SW4 9LH
Neighbourhood Team Address Clapham Common and Abbeville
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SW4 9LH. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SW4 9LH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SW4 9LH. The nearest railway station is Balham, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Balham 0.9 miles
Clapham High Street 0.9 miles
Wandsworth Common 1.1 miles
Wandsworth Road 1.1 miles
Streatham Hill 1.2 miles
Brixton 1.3 miles
Clapham Junction 1.5 miles
Queenstown Road (Battersea) 1.5 miles
Battersea Park 1.7 miles
Herne Hill 1.7 miles
Tulse Hill 1.8 miles
Loughborough Junction 1.9 miles
Streatham (Greater London) 2 miles
Wandsworth Town 2.1 miles
Earlsfield 2.2 miles
West Norwood 2.2 miles
Imperial Wharf 2.2 miles
North Dulwich 2.3 miles
West Dulwich 2.3 miles
Vauxhall 2.4 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SW4 9LH. The nearest Tube station is Clapham South, approximately 500 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SW4 9LH. The nearest is Bonneville Primary School, approximately 130 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Bonneville Primary School 130 yards May 2024
    
Glenbrook Primary School 690 yards May 2016
    
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 730 yards November 2014
    
Iqra Primary School 840 yards October 2017
    
Alderbrook Primary School half a mile January 2024
    
Kings Avenue School 0.5 miles March 2022
    
Henry Cavendish Primary School 0.6 miles May 2024
    
St Bede's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles  
Richard Atkins Primary School 0.7 miles January 2017
    
Macaulay Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles December 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SW4 9LH. The nearest is The Elms Academy, approximately 470 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Elms Academy 470 yards February 2020
    
Harris Academy Clapham 690 yards February 2023
    
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School 720 yards December 2023
    
Chestnut Grove Academy 0.9 miles January 2019
    
Trinity Academy 1 mile May 2017
    
Ark Bolingbroke Academy 1.2 miles September 2024
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 1.3 miles  
Minerva's Virtual Academy 1.4 miles  
City Heights E-ACT Academy 1.4 miles September 2021
    
Harris Academy Battersea 1.6 miles January 2018
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SW4 9LH. The nearest is Clapham Park Group Practice, approximately 500 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SW4 9LH. The nearest is Clapham South Dental Centre, approximately 480 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SW4 9LH. The nearest is Lambeth Hospital, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SW4 9LH. The nearest is The Eye Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.