Clapham

Population

40,539

Crime per 1,000 residents

585

Schools

13

Parks

21

Stations

8

GP practices

32

All amenities available within a 1 mile radius.

Overview

Clapham is a popular South West London area known for Clapham Common, nightlife, restaurants and strong Northern line links. It sits close to Battersea, Brixton and Balham.

Vibe and lifestyle

Lively, social and well-connected with a strong young professional scene. Popular with renters, couples and families who value green space and nightlife.

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Safety and crime trends

23,677 crimes were recorded between 2024-04 and 2025-01, spanning 10 months of data. The category breakdown helps show whether activity is concentrated in a few offence types or spread across a broader mix of incidents.

Most recorded categories:Anti Social Behaviour (4,789) Violent Crime (4,345) Theft From Person (2,710) Other Theft (2,369) Vehicle Crime (2,257)

Families, schools and healthcare

The local education footprint includes 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary and 0 special schools), alongside 32 GP practices. Taken together, these figures provide a useful signal of how well the area serves both families and routine healthcare needs.

School outcomes:Good: 9Outstanding: 4

Population and property context

Census data indicates a resident population of 40,539 across 17,438 occupied households. In the housing market, the average recorded sale price sits around £901,081, based on 1,620 transactions, giving a broad indication of local affordability and market activity.

Everyday convenience and connectivity

For everyday life, the area includes 13 supermarkets, 8 transport stations, 21 parks and 12 gyms. EV infrastructure is represented by 6 charging stations, helping round out a picture of convenience, mobility and leisure access.