Lynn Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9LB 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 Lynn Road, London, SW12 9LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9LJ, SW12 9LA, SW12 9PZ, SW12 9DW, SW12 9LQ, SW12 9LL, SW12 9DN, SW12 9PY, SW12 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 9LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.6% 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 | 66.9% | 73.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 35.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 19.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 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 (95.4%) 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 | 67.1% | 71.7% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 23.3% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 23.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 9LB this area, 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 84.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.4% | 84.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 50.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84% | 88% | 4.0% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 73.5% | 72.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 11.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| British Overseas | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 72.9% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 10.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 3.7% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynn Road was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.7% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lynn Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 34th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Lynn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,500 | 2024-09-20 | £650,229 |
| 21 Lynn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £623,000 | 2024-07-01 | £586,643 |
| 7 Lynn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-09-16 | £552,418 |
| 19A Lynn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2019-12-06 | £848,607 |
| 17 Lynn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2019-08-16 | £619,349 |
SW12 9LB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 218 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 58 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 56 |
| Information and communication | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,143 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 | 3,032 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 | 250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,693 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 | 248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,592 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 | 3,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 683 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockdown Bakehouse | 57-59 Balham Hill, London | 203 yd | |
| The 47 | 47 Balham Hill, London | 234 yd | |
| The Urban Greek | 41 Balham Hill, London | 257 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road | 273 yd | |
| Glass Door Night Shelter | Ascension Church Hall, 23 Malwood Road | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 400 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 471 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 722 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 751 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 122 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 285 yd | |
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 330 yd | |
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 340 yd | |
| Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 187 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 332 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 391 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 541 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 644 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 305 yd | |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 893 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,045 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.