Is Clapham rough?
Sarah Oconnor
Updated on March 01, 2026
According to UK Crime Stats, Clapham Common ranked 23rd (out of 146 areas in London) in a league table of the total crimes committed across London in December 2019 and overall Wandsworth’s crime rate is one of the lowest of all London boroughs.
Is Clapham Common posh?
4. Clapham North, Common and South are not the same thing. If you live near the Common you’re probably a bit posher than most people. If you live in the Old Town, you are posher than everyone.
What area is SW3?
List of postcode districts
| Postcode district | Post town | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| SW3 | LONDON | Chelsea district: Chelsea, Brompton, Knightsbridge (part) |
| SW4 | LONDON | Clapham district: Clapham, Stockwell (part) |
| SW5 | LONDON | Earls Court district: Earls Court |
| SW6 | LONDON | Fulham district: Fulham, Parsons Green |
Which borough is Clapham in?
London Borough of Lambeth
Clapham (/ˈklæp. əm/) is a district of South London lying mostly within the London Borough of Lambeth, but with some areas (most notably Clapham Common) extending into the neighbouring London Borough of Wandsworth.
Which famous people live in Clapham?
Clapham has had several famous people live here, including: Natasha Bedingfield, Ainsley Harriott, Dennis Waterman, Piers Morgan, JK Rowling, Vivienne Westwood and Samuel Pepys. Clapham Junction Station is said to be the busiest train station in Europe, with over 2,000 trains passing through it every day.
What does SW3 mean?
SW3
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| SW3 | Star Wars Trilogy |
| SW3 | Schwassmann-Wachmann 3 (comet) |
| SW3 | Steelworker Third Class (Naval Rating) |
| SW3 | Chief Steelworker (Naval Rating) |
