SW4 0BB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Polygon in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham East ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW4 0BB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SW4 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00015327 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW4 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW4 0BB.
240
35
£ 61,900 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW4 0BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW4 0BB is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW4 0BB. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW4 0BB are high at 163 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Clapham Manor Primary School
Triangle Nursery School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
The Elms Academy
Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Heathbrook Primary School
Larkhall Primary Campus
Kings Avenue School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Boss Pharmacy0.6 km
- Wandsworth Mini Mart1.0 km
- North Street Deli0.6 km
- Jey's Offy0.5 km
- Aram's Supermarket - Avn Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Be At One Bar \& Lounge0.1 km
- Bread & Roses0.4 km
- ONeill's0.1 km
- The Lotus Bar0.3 km
- The Railway Tavern0.4 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Argan Restaurant0.0 km
- Barsito0.0 km
- Cafe Sol0.3 km
- Clapham Fire Station0.4 km
- Coffee Wake Cup0.2 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Clapham Kebab House0.6 km
- Lebanese Grill 20.8 km
- Reef Kitchens0.9 km
- Regano Pizza0.4 km
- Southside Cafe0.1 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Lodge0.9 km
- Euro Hotel Clapham1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham High Street0.4 km
- Wandsworth Road0.9 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clapham Common Underground Station0.1 km
- Clapham Common Underground Station0.1 km
- Clapham High Street Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW40BB · Data under Open Government Licence