Parkthorne Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW12 0JW 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 Parkthorne Road, London, SW12 0JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 0JN, SW12 0JZ, SW12 0BA, SW12 0JY, SW12 0LA, SW12 0JL, SW12 0AW, SW12 0BB, SW12 0LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 0JW 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 0JW, 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 Parkthorne 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.
Parkthorne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Parkthorne Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-08-15 | £1,248,734 |
| 6 Parkthorne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2024-04-26 | £1,057,780 |
| 14 Parkthorne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-10-21 | £800,666 |
| 2 Parkthorne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2017-06-30 | £778,652 |
| 20A Parkthorne Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2016-04-15 | £891,299 |
SW12 0JW 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 | 652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,681 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 | 2,340 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 | 308 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | 4out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 677 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 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 771 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,167 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,526 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 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,181 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 | 192 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 402 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 209 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds, Streatham Place | 609 yd | |
| Asafo Restaurant | Ground Floor, 60 Morrish Road | 688 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 48 New Park Road, London | 700 yd | |
| Stars Restaurant | 262A Brixton Hill, London | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 567 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 722 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 800 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 992 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 584 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 700 yd | |
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 724 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 724 yd | |
| Bramwells Fish \& Chips | Ground Floor, 280 Brixton Hill | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 353 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 477 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 724 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 992 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 915 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.