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Discovering the U.K.
In September 2015 Clapham was named the best
place to live in London according to The City
Living Survey. More than 12,000 residents were
asked to assess their area based on a range of
categories including eating and drinking options,
family vibe, friendliness and trendiness, and were
also asked to consider practical matters including
accessibility and affordability.
Housing Market
Many Londoners flock to Clapham for its combination of period properties and vibrant
atmosphere. There are grand Georgian terraces on Grafton Square and in the Old Town.
The area known as Abbeville Village is popular for spacious Victorian architecture but also
includes more modest Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. Young professionals tend
to gravitate to the lively Clapham North area whilst the largest houses and flats are usually
found closer to Clapham South. Surrounding the Common there are grand period
conversions as well as purpose built mansion blocks.
Average Property Prices Per Week
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3-4 Bedroom
4-5 Bedroom
£300-£450
£365-£650
£500-£1,100
£900+
Entertainment
The bars and clubs on Clapham’s busy High Street attract people from all over London.
There are trendy wine bars, music venues, nightclubs, beer gardens, roof terraces and a
fantastic choice of pubs, cafes and restaurants. Clapham Picturehouse shows independent
and mainstream films as well as special screenings and jazz evenings. The Landor
Theatre’s location on the first floor of The Landor Pub is regarded as one of the best fringe
theatres in London.
The Venn Street Market next to Clapham Common Tube station is a great place to go for
quality foods and produce. There are a couple of traditional butcher’s shops, an artisan
bakery and a wonderful deli. Clapham Leisure Centre has a swimming pool and runs over 50
group exercise classes a week. There is also a well-equipped Soho Gym on the High Street.
Transport
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Tube:
Clapham has three Tube stations (Clapham North, Clapham Common and
Clapham South) all in Zone 2 on the Northern Line. Journeys to the West End take
about 15 minutes
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Train:
With a stop at Clapham High Street the Overground offers a link to Canada
Water, Shoreditch High Street, Highbury & Islington and Clapham Junction
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Rail:
Clapham Junction, although in neighbouring Battersea, is a major rail
interchange, with regular trains to Victoria and Waterloo taking between six and ten
minutes
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Cycle:
Cyclists can take advantage of the Cycle Superhighway 7 running alongside
Clapham Common