Clapham

Clapham Common anchors the area, with Northcote Road’s market and independent shops on one side and the Old Town’s restaurants on the other. Most of the housing is Victorian terraces and mansion-block flats, with a steady stream of young professionals and growing families.

The Northern line runs from Clapham Common and Clapham North to the City and the West End in about 20 minutes, and Clapham Junction is one of the busiest interchanges in the country, with trains to Victoria in 8 minutes. Buses and cycle lanes fill in the gaps.

In 2026 the median sale price is about £840K, roughly £9,800 per square metre, and a typical 2-bedroom rental costs about £3,000 a month. Prices are up 2.1% on a year ago and homes take around 40 days to sell, which points to strong demand.

Trains and the Northern line are well served, but the common attracts crowds on sunny weekends and the area around Clapham High Street is lively late into the night. Primary schools are popular and oversubscribed, so check catchment history before committing.