Relocation report

Moving to SW4 Clapham East

SW4 scores 71/100 overall — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 22).

Schools

100/100

Safety

16/100

Green

100/100

Family life

75/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from SW4

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

  • Waterloo26 min
  • King's Cross34 min
  • Liverpool Street36 min
  • Canary Wharf44 min
  • Paddington42 min
  • Victoria26 min
Council tax

Council Tax in SW4 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where SW4 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Lambeth£2,030
  • Wandsworth£991

Moving to SW4 — FAQ

What's it like to live in SW4?
SW4 (Clapham East, Lambeth) scores 71/100 overall — around average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 22). Schools 100/100, safety 16/100, green space 100/100, family life 75/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from SW4?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 26 minutes to Waterloo (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.
How much is council tax in SW4?
Annual Band D council tax in SW4 is £991 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is SW4 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (16/100) and family infrastructure (75/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full SW4 family report

The complete breakdown — schools list, crime detail, parks, GPs and more.

View SW4 family report