Florence Way is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8EW is located in the Trinity electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Florence Way, London, SW12 8EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8HR, SW12 8SS, SW12 8HN, SW12 8EF, SW12 8ED, SW12 8HS, SW12 8HG, SW12 8UR, SW12 8HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 8EW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 56.2% | 54.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.8% | 45.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 8EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 60.6% | 51.4% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.3% | 29.3% | 10.0% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 48% | 12.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 26% | -10.7% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 22.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 44.2% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 10.8% | 2.8% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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 | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 24.4% | 11.4% | -13.0% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 36.4% | 46.9% | 10.5% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.5% 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 | 69.3% | 69.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 69.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 22.4% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 2.8% | -21.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Way was 185.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.4% higher than the South Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Florence Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in South Balham and the 142nd highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 29 3 Florence Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-06-07 | £602,712 |
| Apartment 23 3 Florence Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2024-04-30 | £412,152 |
| Apartment 14 3 Florence Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-10-14 | £515,817 |
| Apartment 24 3 Florence Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-09-09 | £524,797 |
| 8 Florence Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,250 | 2022-08-04 | £144,698 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 4,115 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 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft Primary School Fircroft Road , Tooting Bec SW17 7PP | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 792 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,073 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 | 3,570 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finton House School 169 Trinity Road , London SW17 7HL | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Community Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Express/Mac & Wings | 198 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 347 yd | |
| Cafe 207 | 207 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 362 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 214 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 407 yd | |
| Nuki's Kitchen | 216 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 411 yd | |
| Gazette Trinity | 218 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope | 1 Bellevue Road, London | 517 yd | |
| United Services Club Ltd | 268 Balham High Road, London | 583 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 663 yd | |
| The Heathfield Club | 17 Sandgate Lane, London | 700 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajah Rowing Team | 238 Balham High Road, London | 541 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles | 250 Balham High Road, London | 544 yd | |
| Parade Fish Bar | 248 Balham High Road, London | 549 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 61 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 674 yd | |
| Seventeen Fish and Chips Limited | 17 Chestnut Grove, London | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 626 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 645 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 645 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 770 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Trinity Field BEECHCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 643 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 678 yd | |
| Nightingale Community Academy NIGHTINGALE AND ELSLEY SCHOOL COMPLEX NIGHTINGALE AND ELSLEY SCHOOL COMPLEX BEECHCROFT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Ernest Bevin School BEECHCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 835 yd |
| Springfield Hospital (The Physical Therapies Department) SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL GLENBURNIE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 976 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.