Atkins Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW12 0AS 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 Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 0AP, SW12 0AT, SW4 8DF, SW2 4LB, SW12 0AR, SW2 4LD, SW12 0BB, SW2 4NF, SW2 4NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 0AS 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 | 47.7% | 51.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% | 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 0AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 52.7% | 60.1% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 27.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 53.2% | 58.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 10.1% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 62.1% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 10% | 4.1% | -5.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 67.1% | 66.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 64.5% | 69% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 11% | 4.6% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 69.2% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 23.5% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 1.7% | -24.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atkins Road was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Atkins Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 147th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Atkins Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-01-12 | £707,897 |
| 184 Atkins Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2005-12-06 | £936,289 |
| 184 Atkins Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2001-01-04 | £876,694 |
| 180 Atkins Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2000-06-12 | £961,951 |
| 180 Atkins Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1999-07-27 | £762,371 |
SW12 0AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 621 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,470 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 993 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,489 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 608 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Tennis Club | 70A Thornton Road, London | 403 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds, Streatham Place | 447 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 48 New Park Road, London | 487 yd | |
| Asafo Restaurant | Ground Floor, 60 Morrish Road | 513 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 366 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 586 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 587 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 831 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 386 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 487 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 540 yd | |
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 540 yd | |
| Bramwells Fish \& Chips | Ground Floor, 280 Brixton Hill | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 271 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 292 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 540 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 922 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 707 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 902 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 996 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.