SW3 9FA is an active urban area located 0.2km from Polygon in Lambeth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Clapham Town ward and the Vauxhall constituency.
Within the SW3 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SW3 9FA are sourced from Output Area E00015315 (shared with 513 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW3 9FA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW3 9FA.
260
34
£ 73,100 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW3 9FA 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
With 71% economic activity and an average age of 34, SW3 9FA is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 SW3 9FA. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SW3 9FA are high at 150 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and shoplifting. 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
Macaulay Church of England Primary School
The Elms Academy
Heathbrook Primary School
Belleville Wix Academy
Larkhall Primary Campus
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Boss Pharmacy0.7 km
- Wandsworth Mini Mart0.9 km
- North Street Deli0.4 km
- Payless0.9 km
- The Corner Shop0.7 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Be At One Bar \& Lounge0.2 km
- Bread & Roses0.4 km
- ONeill's0.1 km
- The Lotus Bar0.4 km
- The Railway Tavern0.5 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Argan Restaurant0.1 km
- Barsito0.1 km
- Cafe Sol0.4 km
- Clapham Fire Station0.3 km
- Coffee Wake Cup0.3 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
- Iceland Foods0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Clapham Kebab House0.6 km
- Lebanese Grill 20.8 km
- Reef Kitchens0.9 km
- Regano Pizza0.3 km
- Southside Cafe0.2 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Lodge0.8 km
- Euro Hotel Clapham1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham High Street0.5 km
- Wandsworth Road0.8 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Clapham Common Underground Station0.2 km
- Clapham Common Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW39FA · Data under Open Government Licence