Fontenoy Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9LU 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 Fontenoy Road, London, SW12 9LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9LY, SW12 9LT, SW12 9LX, SW12 9NA, SW12 9LZ, SW12 9LS, SW12 9HQ, SW12 9NF, SW12 9NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW12 9LU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 47.2% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 52.8% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 9LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% 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 | 64% | 63.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 29.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (94%) 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 | 56.9% | 65.9% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 17.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 28.1% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 9LU this area, 5.5% 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 75.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 5.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.6% | 75.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 41.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 83.6% | 80.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 81.4% | 78.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 77.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 14.6% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.5% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fontenoy Road was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Fontenoy Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 26 Fontenoy Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-11-01 | £619,792 |
| Flat D 30 Fontenoy Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £618,772 | 2024-10-04 | £609,174 |
| Flat 4 16 Fontenoy Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £497,000 | 2023-11-20 | £466,152 |
| Flat 1 16 Fontenoy Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-08-24 | £594,376 |
| Flat 6 10 Fontenoy Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-07-21 | £665,217 |
SW12 9LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 155 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,875 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 | 3,584 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 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 2,050 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 | 1,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,531 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,246 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 | 690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 1,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melss Kitchenn | 81 Byrne Road, London | 379 yd | |
| Caminata | 96 Bedford Hill, London | 563 yd | |
| Tikitail Restaurant | 90 Bedford Hill, London | 582 yd | |
| Just Jenny's Cafe | 287 Cavendish Road, London | 651 yd | |
| Betto | 5 Fernlea Road, London | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 669 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 903 yd | |
| United Services Club Ltd | 268 Balham High Road, London | 936 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 943 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 94 Bedford Hill, London | 569 yd | |
| Indian Room | 59 Bedford Hill, London | 772 yd | |
| Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua | Unit 15, Zennor Road | 792 yd | |
| Tarnips Treats Kitchen 7 | Unit 9, Zennor Road | 831 yd | |
| Wagamama Delivery Kitchen | Unit 19, Zennor Road | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 838 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 862 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 862 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 889 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 680 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 836 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,057 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 68.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.6% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.