Cornford Grove is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9JF is located in the South Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornford Grove, London, SW12 9JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9HE, SW12 9HY, SW12 9HZ, SW12 9JE, SW12 9JS, SW12 9JD, SW12 9JR, SW12 9JG, SW12 9JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 9JF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 58.1% | 56.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 41.9% | 43.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 9JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72% 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 | 72.5% | 72% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 34.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 20.5% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 61.4% | 60.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.5% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SW12 9JF this area, 4.3% 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 80%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.2% | 80% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 46.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 70% | 73.9% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 75.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 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 | 77.2% | 75% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 14.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3.9% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornford Grove was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornford Grove has the 40th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 404th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14C Cornford Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-03-03 | £648,637 |
| 24A Cornford Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £612,000 | 2025-01-13 | £608,167 |
| Flat 1 2 Cornford Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-01-27 | £404,600 |
| 4 Cornford Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2022-07-14 | £2,058,042 |
| 6 Cornford Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-06-30 | £1,626,784 |
| Full-Time Employee | 167 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,647 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 | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 880 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 | 634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 2,033 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 | 1,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,311 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 | 2,463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 459 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 884 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melss Kitchenn | 81 Byrne Road, London | 153 yd | |
| Caminata | 96 Bedford Hill, London | 170 yd | |
| Tikitail Restaurant | 90 Bedford Hill, London | 186 yd | |
| Betto | 5 Fernlea Road, London | 295 yd | |
| Tagine | 1-3 Fernlea Road, London | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 266 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 505 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 540 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 622 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 94 Bedford Hill, London | 175 yd | |
| Indian Room | 59 Bedford Hill, London | 369 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Sainsbury's) | Supermarket, 147-151 Balham High Road | 485 yd | |
| Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua | Unit 15, Zennor Road | 488 yd | |
| Wagamama Delivery Kitchen | Unit 19, Zennor Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 494 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 501 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 511 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 671 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 374 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 648 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 934 yd | |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 995 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 | 96.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 216.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 216.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 32.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.