Hendrick Avenue is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8TL 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 Hendrick Avenue, London, SW12 8TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8TJ, SW12 8UE, SW12 8UH, SW12 8NP, SW12 8UJ, SW12 8TH, SW12 8UQ, SW12 8UL, SW12 8NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 8TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8TL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 49.6% | 46.7% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 44.9% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 69.3% | 65.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 17.4% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 27.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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 8TL this area, 6.9% 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 69.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 10.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 69.8% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.4% | 78.2% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 84.8% | 74% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 73.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendrick Avenue was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hendrick Avenue has the 37th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 383rd highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 123.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hendrick Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2024-01-12 | £2,314,177 |
| 38 Hendrick Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,400,000 | 2023-06-06 | £3,442,633 |
| 24 Hendrick Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,330,000 | 2022-09-16 | £3,099,683 |
| 36 Hendrick Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,190,000 | 2019-01-31 | £2,428,043 |
| 20 Hendrick Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2016-02-19 | £2,564,358 |
SW12 8TL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,575 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 | 3,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,847 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 | 1,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,669 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 | 3,960 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcote Lodge School 26 Bolingbroke Grove , SW11 6EL | - not rated | 216 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomwood Hall Lower School | 192 Ramsden Road, London | 431 yd | |
| Uncommon | 184 Northcote Road, London | 447 yd | |
| Kibou | 175-177 Northcote Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Chez Bruce | 2 Bellevue Road, London | 600 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Thomas's London Day School, Broomwood Road | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nightingale PH | The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane | 283 yd | |
| The Bolingbroke | 174 Northcote Road, London | 479 yd | |
| The Hope | 1 Bellevue Road, London | 591 yd | |
| Eagle Public House | The Eagle, 104 Chatham Road | 600 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily (Waitrose) | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 929 yd | |
| Tian Tsin | 5 Ramsden Road, London | 964 yd | |
| Seventeen Fish and Chips Limited | 17 Chestnut Grove, London | 986 yd | |
| Seafare Fish Bar (Shop And Premises) | Ground Floor, 89 Northcote Road | 991 yd | |
| Piece of Jerk, School Dinners, Droop | 92A Balham High Road, London | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 686 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 929 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 1,020 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 1,067 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 326 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Wandsworth Common DORLCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 883 yd | |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 921 yd | |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 939 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.