Thornton Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW12 0JX 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 Thornton Road, London, SW12 0JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 0JJ, SW12 0JL, SW12 0JP, SW12 0JQ, SW12 0AN, SW12 0AJ, SW12 0JU, SW12 0JH, SW12 0NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 0JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 54.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 45.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 0JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 58.2% | 60.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 33% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 58.8% | 60.9% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 0JX this area, 7.9% 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 67.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.8% | 67.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 33.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 75.4% | 68.7% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 71.9% | 69.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 69.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 18.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 1.1% | -14.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Road was 38.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 112th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,284,000 | 2022-12-16 | £1,258,574 |
| 27 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £917,500 | 2022-07-01 | £923,095 |
| 15 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2022-02-25 | £922,108 |
| 15 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2019-11-08 | £908,407 |
| 17 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2018-09-28 | £882,292 |
SW12 0JX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW12 0JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,651 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 | 2,452 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 | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 694 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 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 795 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,434 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 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,242 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 | 257 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 | 308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 263 yd | |
| Just Jenny's Cafe | 287 Cavendish Road, London | 743 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds, Streatham Place | 779 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 48 New Park Road, London | 841 yd | |
| Asafo Restaurant | Ground Floor, 60 Morrish Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 722 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 895 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 938 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 952 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnips Treats Kitchen 7 | Unit 9, Zennor Road | 657 yd | |
| Aoki | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 663 yd | |
| Yomi Sushi Kitchen 9 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 663 yd | |
| Taste Soul Good Kitchen 1 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 663 yd | |
| Tortilla | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 368 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 639 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 888 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 910 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 355 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 981 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,004 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 1,031 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 | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.4% |
| 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.68 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.