Informal nickname for areas of London with exceptionally high birth rates and many young families, particularly Battersea, Clapham, and surrounding areas in South London.
Nappy Valley
Example Sentences
"Battersea is known as Nappy Valley because of all the young families."
"You can't move for prams in Nappy Valley."
Etymology & History
British affluent family area. British nickname for Clapham/Battersea London areas. Young professional families British demographic. Expensive prams British symbol. 2000s British gentrification terminology. Reflects British urban family geography.
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
Contemporary
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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