The ward of Clapham Park sits in the south London borough of Lambeth, in London, England. It is primarily residential, a mix of late‑Victorian terraces and large 20th‑century council estates that underwent extensive post‑war rebuilding and more recent regeneration; the area combines tree‑lined streets, estate housing and pockets of newer private development, with good transport links and easy access to green space such as Clapham Common.
Culturally the ward is diverse and community‑focused, with active residents’ groups and local projects aimed at improving housing, employment and public facilities. Regeneration programmes have brought new housing, community hubs and independent shops while also addressing long‑standing social and economic challenges, giving the area a layered history and a distinctive local identity.
Postcode districts covering Clapham Park
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Islington 6.8 miles11 km
- City of Westminster 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Bexley 12 miles19.3 km
- Sutton 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Crawley 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Croydon 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Slough 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Harrow 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Watford 18.7 miles30 km
- Woking 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Harlow 24.3 miles39.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Clapham Common & Abbeville Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Streatham Hill West & Thornton Ward 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Brixton Acre Lane Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Brixton Rush Common Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Balham Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Clapham East Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Streatham Hill East Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- South Balham Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Lambeth Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- St. Martin's Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Clapham Town Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Northcote Ward 1.2 miles2 km
Example postcodes in Clapham Park
SW4 8HG, SW4 8LB, SW4 8EP, SW4 8LD, SW4 8PE, SW12 0DN, SW4 8FB, SW2 5QB, SW2 4UU … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 9 miles14.5 km
- London Heathrow Airport 14 miles22.5 km
- Streatham Hill Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Balham Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 3.8 miles6.2 km
Hotels near Clapham Park Ad
- Hotel 41 5 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Egerton House 5 3.6 miles5.7 km
- The Connaught, Maybourne Hotel Collection 5 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Dorchester 5 4 miles6.5 km
- The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection 5 3.7 miles6 km
- Haymarket Hotel 5 4 miles6.5 km
- The Peninsula London 5 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Park Hyatt London River Thames 5 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Henrys Townhouse Marylebone 5 4.7 miles7.5 km
- The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London 5 3.4 miles5.5 km
Schools in Clapham Park
- Glenbrook Primary School Primary
- Iqra Primary School Primary
- La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Secondary
- Richard Atkins Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ritzy Theatre 1.1 miles1.8 km
- West Norwood Library Centre Library 1.8 miles2.8 km
- The Oval Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Brit Oval Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Tate Britain Museum 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Apollo Victoria Theatre Theatre 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Victoria Palace Theatre Theatre 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Stamford Bridge Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Stamford Bridge, Chelsea Football Club Stadium 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Imperial War Museum Museum 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Other Palace Theatre 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Westminster Hall Historic site 3.5 miles5.6 km