Oakmead Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9SH 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 Oakmead Road, London, SW12 9SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9ST, SW12 9SJ, SW12 9BH, SW12 9SS, SW12 9AZ, SW12 9BT, SW12 9DF, SW12 9SL, SW12 9BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 9SH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.9% 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 | 52.3% | 58.9% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 7.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 41.1% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -7.9% |
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 9SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% 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 | 65.3% | 69.9% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 23.2% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 67.4% | 60.9% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 31.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 9SH this area, 4.2% 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 76.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.6% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.4% | 76.1% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 42.3% |
| Other | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81.7% | 81.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 72.8% | 66% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 66.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 13.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 6.7% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakmead Road was 58.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakmead Road has the 51st highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 319th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Oakmead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £749,500 | 2025-03-07 | £747,929 |
| 57A Oakmead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £757,500 | 2024-08-09 | £718,267 |
| 69 Oakmead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-01-24 | £666,883 |
| Flat 2 81 Oakmead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £587,500 | 2021-05-28 | £603,344 |
| 59A Oakmead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2021-03-31 | £729,561 |
SW12 9SH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SW12 9SH 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 | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,696 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 | 3,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 771 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 | 254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 2,021 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 | 1,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,465 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 | 2,879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,915 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 | 306 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finton House School 169 Trinity Road , London SW17 7HL | - not rated | 914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Social | 2 Station Parade, Balham High Road | 68 yd | |
| Firefly | 3 Station Parade, Balham High Road | 77 yd | |
| Honest Italian | 13 Station Parade, Balham High Road | 77 yd | |
| BRIOCHE Coffee & brunch | 10 Station Parade, Balham High Road | 82 yd | |
| One Seven Five Balham | 175 Balham High Road, London | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 191 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 244 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 250 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 300 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayani's Grill | 210 Balham High Road, London | 134 yd | |
| Seventeen Fish and Chips Limited | 17 Chestnut Grove, London | 210 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Sainsbury's) | Supermarket, 147-151 Balham High Road | 217 yd | |
| Indian Room | 59 Bedford Hill, London | 241 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 94 Bedford Hill, London | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 147 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 159 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 223 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 415 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 130 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 450 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 771 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 891 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 893 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 110.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 329.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 329.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.