Sanderstead Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW12 0AQ is located in the Clapham Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sanderstead Close, London, SW12 0AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8PG, SW12 0AA, SW12 0DL, SW12 0AH, SW12 0BQ, SW12 0FF, SW4 8PH, SW12 0DW, SW12 0DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 0AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW12 0AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.5% | 58.5% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 26.8% | -14.9% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 60.7% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 28.9% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 47.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.7% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 19.3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 16.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 43.5% | 43.6% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 59.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.6% | 59.7% | 11.1% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 18.8% | 16.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.1% | 59.7% | 12.6% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 30.2% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.9% | 3.3% | -28.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sanderstead Close was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sanderstead Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 177th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sanderstead Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-12-17 | £778,361 |
| 4 Sanderstead Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-02-14 | £845,720 |
| 4 Sanderstead Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2021-04-20 | £754,081 |
| 1 Sanderstead Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2010-08-24 | £711,061 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW12 0AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | - not rated | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Junior School Abbeville Road , Bonneville Gardens SW4 9LB | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Infant School Bonneville Gardens , Abbeville Road SW4 9LB | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 5,189 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 764 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 222 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Des Benjamins Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Farm School Telferscot Road , SW12 0HW | - not rated | 750 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natas Coffee Bar Ltd | 19 Balham High Road, London | 568 yd | |
| Buondi | 21 Balham High Road, London | 571 yd | |
| Lockdown Bakehouse | 57-59 Balham Hill, London | 579 yd | |
| Holy Cow | 27 Balham High Road, London | 583 yd | |
| Ciullósteria | Ground Floor, 31 Balham High Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 610 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 735 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 885 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 927 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flavour Cabin | Units 27 To 28, Zennor Road | 489 yd | |
| Aoki | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 493 yd | |
| Yomi Sushi Kitchen 9 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 493 yd | |
| Taste Soul Good Kitchen 1 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 493 yd | |
| Tortilla | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 612 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 675 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 643 yd | |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.