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Postcodes: SW4

Property in Clapham

A perennial young-professional favourite with the Common, strong transport links via the Northern Line, and an excellent pub and restaurant scene.

Market snapshot

Live listings
2
For sale
2
To rent
0
Avg bedrooms
2.5
Median sale price
£675,000
Average sale price
£500,000
Median rent (pcm)
Average rent (pcm)
Most listed:
flat · 1
bungalow · 1

Stats are calculated live from MoveLane listings within ~12km of Clapham. Averages exclude prices marked POA or on application.

Properties in Clapham

A live sample of homes currently on the market.

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What can you afford in Clapham?

Enter your household income and deposit to see the maximum you could realistically offer in Clapham, plus the monthly repayment that comes with it.

Most UK lenders advance around 4.5× household income and expect a deposit of at least 10% of the purchase price. Your borrowing is then repaid over a term — typically 25 years — with interest charged on the outstanding balance each month.

Worked example for Clapham: on the median MoveLane list price of £675,000, a 10% deposit of £67,500 leaves a £607,500 mortgage. At 4.5% over 25 years that is about £3,377 a month, and would need a household income of roughly £135,000. Stamp duty on that price would be about £23,750 for a home mover, or £23,750 as a first-time buyer.

Illustrative only and not financial advice. Actual borrowing, rates and tax depend on lender criteria and your circumstances. Stamp duty figures use England & Northern Ireland rates.

Estimated maximum budget
£675,000
£3,377 a month · £607,500 borrowing

That is £0 above the £675,000 median list price in Clapham.

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£
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yrs
Maximum borrowing£607,500
Monthly repayment£3,377
Estimated stamp duty£23,750
Total budget£675,000
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Buying in Clapham: a quick guide

Budget & affordability

The median MoveLane list price in Clapham is £675,000. Most high-street lenders will offer 4–4.5× joint income, so as a rough guide you'd need combined earnings of around £156,977 and a 10–15% deposit to buy a typical home here.

Transport & commute

Check journey times on National Rail, TfL Journey Planner or your local operator before offering. Proximity to a station typically adds a 5–10% premium in Clapham — factor that in when comparing streets.

Schools & catchments

Ofsted-rated primaries and secondaries move prices in Clapham more than any other single factor. Verify catchment boundaries with the local authority before offering — they can change year to year.

Lifestyle & amenities

Walk the streets you're shortlisting at different times of day. Check high-street occupancy, parks, and how far you'd realistically travel for a weekly shop, gym or GP.

Yields & investment

To calculate gross yield in Clapham: annual rent ÷ purchase price × 100. Net yield subtracts management fees, insurance, maintenance and a void allowance (typically 8% of rent).

Next steps

Save a search for Clapham to get instant alerts when new homes are listed, message local MoveLane agents directly from each listing, and book a mortgage-in-principle before making offers to strengthen your negotiating position.