Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London
SW4 (Clapham): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SW4 (Clapham) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Lambeth and Wandsworth. Homes sold for a median of £601,278 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 3.2% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 140 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 17 schools with an SW4 postcode, and the nearest stations include Clapham Common, Clapham North and Clapham High Street.
House prices in SW4
452 homes sold in SW4 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £601,278. That's 3.2% lower than the 12 months before (£621,250).
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 327 | £525,000 |
| Terraced houses | 89 | £1,235,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 25 | £1,935,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | 2 Lendal Terrace, SW4 7UU | Semi-detached | £646,500 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Flat 6, 104 Triangle Place, SW4 7EQ | Flat | £715,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat 4, Barry Court Lessar Avenue, SW4 9HH | Flat | £530,500 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat B, 6 Cubitt Terrace, SW4 6AR | Flat | £665,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat B, 80 Union Road, SW4 6JU | Flat | £355,000 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 134 Wingate Square, SW4 0AN | Flat | £445,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 35 Elms Crescent, SW4 8QE | Flat | £765,000 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 71b Rectory Grove, SW4 0DS | Flat | £775,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 59a Brayburne Avenue, SW4 6AB | Flat | £425,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 66 Rathmell Drive, SW4 8JW | Terraced | £310,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SW4
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 140 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21% |
| Theft from the person | 19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15% |
| Other theft | 12% |
| Vehicle crime | 9% |
| Robbery | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 45 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SW4 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (13,249 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SW4
17 open schools have an SW4 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Nursery schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | 2-4 | 93 |
Primary schools (9)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Edwards Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 387 |
| Clapham Manor Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 377 |
| Bonneville Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 372 |
| Belleville Wix Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3-11 | 309 |
| Larkhall Primary Campus | Community school | 2-11 | 304 |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 272 |
| Iqra Primary School Muslim | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 235 |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 176 |
| Glenbrook Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 153 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Academy Christian | Academy sponsor led | 11-18 | 865 |
| Harris Academy Clapham | Free schools | 11-16 | 802 |
Sixth form and colleges (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form | Free schools 16 to 19 | 16-19 | 394 |
| South Bank Colleges | Further education | 16-99 |
Special and other schools (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton House the Manor School | Other independent school | 2-13 | 668 |
| Parkgate House School | Other independent school | 2-11 | 141 |
| London Park School Clapham | Other independent school | 11-16 | 106 |
Stations near SW4
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Clapham Common | 0.1 mi |
| Clapham North | 0.4 mi |
| Clapham High Street | 0.4 mi |
| Wandsworth Road | 0.6 mi |
| Clapham South | 0.7 mi |
| Stockwell | 1 mi |
| Queenstown Road | 1.1 mi |
| Battersea Park | 1.2 mi |
Council and wards
SW4 is covered by Lambeth and Wandsworth. Wards include Balham, Brixton Acre Lane, Clapham Common & Abbeville, Clapham East, Clapham Park, Clapham Town, Lavender and Northcote.
Frequently asked questions
Is SW4 a safe area to live?
SW4 (Clapham) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 140 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SW4?
The median sale price in SW4 (Clapham) was £601,278 across 452 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 3.2% lower than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SW4?
The nearest stations to the centre of SW4 are Clapham Common (0.1 mi), Clapham North (0.4 mi), Clapham High Street (0.4 mi) and Wandsworth Road (0.6 mi).
How many schools are there in SW4?
There are 17 open schools with an SW4 postcode, including 9 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SW4?
SW4 is covered by Lambeth and Wandsworth councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.