SW4 0BD is an up-and-coming urban area on Venn Street, 0.3km from Polygon in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Clapham East ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £614k. 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00015327 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VENN STREET, SW4 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VENN STREET, SW4 0BD.
240
35
£ 61,900 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW4 0BD 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
High employment, young population. SW4 0BD combines 74% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 0BD. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 590,000
7 sales · Mean £ 619,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW4 0BD are high at 156 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
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Triangle Nursery School
The Elms Academy
Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Heathbrook Primary School
Kings Avenue School
Larkhall Primary Campus
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Boss Pharmacy0.6 km
- Wandsworth Mini Mart1.0 km
- Payless0.9 km
- The Corner Shop0.7 km
- Vnka Stores1.0 km
- + 44 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
87 nearby- Argan Restaurant0.0 km
- Barsito0.0 km
- Cafe Sol0.3 km
- Clapham Fire Station0.4 km
- Coffee Wake Cup0.2 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland Foods0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Clapham Kebab House0.6 km
- Lebanese Grill 20.8 km
- Reef Kitchens0.9 km
- Regano Pizza0.4 km
- Southside Cafe0.1 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Lodge0.9 km
- Euro Hotel Clapham0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham High Street0.5 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 Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW40BD · Data under Open Government Licence