Hydethorpe Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW12 0JB is located in the Streatham Hill West & Thornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 0JE, SW12 0DY, SW12 0DX, SW12 0NB, SW12 0HZ, SW12 0JR, SW12 0EN, SW12 0ND, SW12 0NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 0JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 0JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 56.4% | 46.9% | -9.5% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 41.9% | 12.6% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 55.4% | 66.3% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 25.5% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 6.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around SW12 0JB this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 68.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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 | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 3.1% | -7.0% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 65.8% | 67.4% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 75.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 75.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 75.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 0.8% | -16.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hydethorpe Road was 118.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hydethorpe Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 340th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Hydethorpe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2024-07-17 | £1,389,031 |
| 68 Hydethorpe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,364,697 | 2021-10-29 | £1,405,879 |
| 92 Hydethorpe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,351,000 | 2021-08-02 | £1,442,816 |
| 78 Hydethorpe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,247,500 | 2021-07-01 | £1,354,664 |
| 96 Hydethorpe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-06-24 | £1,350,472 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,990 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 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 93 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 671 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 | 272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,663 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 | 2,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 111 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 185 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,076 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Jenny's Cafe | 287 Cavendish Road, London | 314 yd | |
| Grafton Tennis Club | 70A Thornton Road, London | 433 yd | |
| Melss Kitchenn | 81 Byrne Road, London | 579 yd | |
| Ciullósteria | Ground Floor, 31 Balham High Road | 648 yd | |
| Holy Cow | 27 Balham High Road, London | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 645 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 686 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 775 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 852 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnips Treats Kitchen 7 | Unit 9, Zennor Road | 255 yd | |
| Aoki | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 265 yd | |
| Yomi Sushi Kitchen 9 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 265 yd | |
| Taste Soul Good Kitchen 1 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 265 yd | |
| Tortilla | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 724 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 788 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 815 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 822 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 389 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 787 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,070 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% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.