Lochinvar Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8QP 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 Lochinvar Street, London, SW12 8QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8PW, SW12 8PX, SW12 8PS, SW12 8PN, SW12 8QA, SW12 8PY, SW12 8PJ, SW12 8PT, SW12 9AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 8QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 61.9% | 62.8% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 19.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -24.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.7% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 53.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 25.4% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 17.7% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 10% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 53.6% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 10% | 3.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 67.1% | 61.7% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 58.6% 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% | 58.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 15.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 58.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 29.1% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 4.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 1.7% | -13.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lochinvar Street was 242.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% higher than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lochinvar Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 90th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lochinvar Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £712,000 | 2023-12-07 | £677,147 |
| Flat 5 22 Lochinvar Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-10-17 | £541,672 |
| 4 Lochinvar Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £722,000 | 2022-09-09 | £672,063 |
| 3 Lochinvar Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-06-22 | £737,401 |
| 5 Lochinvar Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £651,000 | 2021-06-21 | £711,183 |
SW12 8QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,425 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 | 3,392 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 | 165 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,603 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 | 478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,966 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 | 3,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | 38 Balham High Road, London | 101 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road | 109 yd | |
| Buondi | 21 Balham High Road, London | 148 yd | |
| Natas Coffee Bar Ltd | 19 Balham High Road, London | 148 yd | |
| Holy Cow | 27 Balham High Road, London | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 172 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 399 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 403 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 511 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 43 Balham High Road | 178 yd | |
| Piece of Jerk, School Dinners, Droop | 92A Balham High Road, London | 201 yd | |
| Beyroots Lebanese Street Food | 92A Balham High Road, London | 201 yd | |
| The Dot | 92A Balham High Road, London | 201 yd | |
| The Kebab Company | 85 Balham High Road, London | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 194 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 291 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 479 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 496 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 78 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 201 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 427 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 585 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 827 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 | 48.4% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.