Old Dairy Mews is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8EL is located in the Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Dairy Mews, London, SW12 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8JD, SW12 9BW, SW12 9BP, SW12 8JA, SW12 8ET, SW12 9AU, SW12 9BN, SW12 9RZ, SW12 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 8EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.8% 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 | 75.2% | 82.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 44.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.5% | 11.9% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -32.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 62.5% | 65.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| 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.
In the area around SW12 8EL this area, 4.1% 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 81.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.1% | 81.5% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 47.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 83.8% | 81.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 71.6% | 69.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 68.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 7.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Dairy Mews was 194.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% higher than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Old Dairy Mews has the 12th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 135th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £872,000 | 2024-07-15 | £830,028 |
| 11 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,072,500 | 2022-05-03 | £1,041,335 |
| 3 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2019-09-05 | £805,546 |
| 11 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2016-05-27 | £983,891 |
| 5 Old Dairy Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2016-03-16 | £780,583 |
SW12 8EL 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 | 280 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 68 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 48 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,658 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 | 3,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 52 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 129 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fat | 2 Chestnut Grove, London | 56 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 178 Balham High Road, London | 63 yd | |
| The Cyclist | 194-196 Balham High Road, London | 69 yd | |
| Pret A Manager (Ground And Part Firs | Ground And Part First Floor At 200, 198-200 Balham High Road | 77 yd | |
| Burning Rose | 7 Chestnut Grove, London | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 56 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 92 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 110 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 164 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventeen Fish and Chips Limited | 17 Chestnut Grove, London | 66 yd | |
| Tian Tsin | 5 Ramsden Road, London | 94 yd | |
| Kayani's Grill | 210 Balham High Road, London | 134 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Sainsbury's) | Supermarket, 147-151 Balham High Road | 146 yd | |
| Sushi Daily (Waitrose) | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 119 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 131 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 200 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 332 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 385 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 562 yd | |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 644 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 655 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 775 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.