Caistor Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8PY is located in the Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caistor Road, London, SW12 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8PZ, SW12 8PX, SW12 8PT, SW12 9AQ, SW12 8QW, SW12 8PS, SW12 9AG, SW12 8QP, SW12 9AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 8PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.2% 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 | 61.9% | 70.2% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 32.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 19.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 49% | 53% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 3.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 63.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 10% | 3.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 67.1% | 67.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 67.5% | 57% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 19.2% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 57% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 22.1% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 4.9% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caistor Road was 189.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% higher than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Caistor Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Balham and the 148th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Caistor House Caistor Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-03-24 | £352,646 |
| Flat 14 Caistor House Caistor Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-04-18 | £353,737 |
| Flat 10 Caistor House Caistor Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-03-22 | £356,615 |
| Flat 14 Caistor House Caistor Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2016-02-12 | £368,568 |
| Flat 16 Caistor House Caistor Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2015-03-30 | £388,699 |
| Full-Time Employee | 170 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | - not rated | 332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,013 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 504 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,690 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,252 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,246 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ecole Des Benjamins Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | - not rated | 199 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libano Restaurant | 76 Balham High Road, London | 76 yd | |
| Panda's Coffee House | 84 Balham High Road, London | 90 yd | |
| Bombay Bicycle Chef | 88 Balham High Road, London | 99 yd | |
| The Frenchy Ldn Ltd | 92a Balham High Road, London | 112 yd | |
| OK13 | 92A Balham High Road, London | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 108 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 320 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 327 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 430 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 43 Balham High Road | 108 yd | |
| Piece of Jerk, School Dinners, Droop | 92A Balham High Road, London | 112 yd | |
| Beyroots Lebanese Street Food | 92A Balham High Road, London | 112 yd | |
| The Dot | 92A Balham High Road, London | 112 yd | |
| The Kebab Company | 85 Balham High Road, London | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 219 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 243 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 397 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 465 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 151 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 620 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,060 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.