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Living in Clapham

Clapham is a well-established residential area that still reigns as king of the south west suburbs, drawing everyone from young professionals to young families into its green and pleasant web.

The feel of the area varies wildly. Clapham High Street, to the north, is younger and livelier, while young families are drawn to the more suburban atmosphere to the west and south of the Common.

Clapham High Street has a youthful vibe, with a lot of young graduates living there. The popularity of the area means there are high prices in all parts of Clapham.

Towards the South side of Clapham Common are large Victorian terraced houses, and you’ll find equally large Georgian and Victorian properties (some could almost be called villas) towards Clapham Old Town.

In between are many attractive mews and cottages, which makes this area a very sought after place. Clapham North has many Victorian terraces interspersed with council properties, which makes it a more affordable first rung on the property ladder for many people.

There are many good things about Clapham, including the open space of Clapham Common, great amenities, spacious period properties and a relaxed, suburban feel.

Transport

There are three tube stations – Clapham North, Clapham Common and Clapham South, which are all on the Northern Line.

Services from Clapham High Street railway station get you to Victoria in 10 minutes.

Buses run to the West End and to the major rail hub of Clapham Junction, which is a 20-minute walk from the High Street or south side.

For further information on travelling around London visit www.tfl.gov.uk.

History and culture

Following the arrival of the railways, Clapham developed as a suburb for commuters into central London, and by 1900 it had fallen from favour with the upper classes.

Most of the grand houses had been demolished by the mid-twentieth century, though a few remain around the Common and in the Old Town, as do a substantial number of fine late eighteenth and early nineteenth century houses.

In the twentieth century, Clapham was seen as an unremarkable suburb, often cited as representing the ordinary people: the so-called "man on the Clapham omnibus".

Today of course it’s a different story. The “Old Town” is very picturesque with a good selection of bars and restaurants, as well as specialist shops.

Clapham High Street can look a bit on the scruffy side, but has an ever growing collection of bars and restaurants along here that cater for all tastes.

And, of course, Clapham Common is a huge draw to the area, providing a beautiful open space and keeping alive the strong community spirit by hosting a varied programme of events throughout the year.

For further information visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk.