Drewstead Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW16 1AA is located in the Streatham St Leonard's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 1AR, SW2 4PB, SW16 1AB, SW16 1LY, SW2 4PL, SW16 1NA, SW16 1LZ, SW16 1AS, SW2 4NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 1AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49% | -2.5% | 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 SW16 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 58.3% | 54.7% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 30% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 53.4% | 56.9% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 35% | 34% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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.
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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.4% | 57.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.3% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 62.6% | 70.2% | 7.6% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 63.7% | 57.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 17.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 57.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 23.2% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 10.2% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 2.5% | -11.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 6.6% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 6.9% | 0.4% | 6.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drewstead Road was 305.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 293.9% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drewstead Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 96th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 2 55 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2023-10-10 | £229,072 |
| Flat 6 53 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2023-02-06 | £360,179 |
| 63 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2022-06-23 | £1,271,930 |
| Flat 5 53 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2021-12-06 | £164,133 |
| Flat 4 53 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-08-27 | £316,950 |
SW16 1AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 159 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Other | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,660 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 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,548 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 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Luigi Pizzeria \& Restaurant | 17 - 21 Sternhold Avenue, London | 239 yd | |
| Italian Bistro | 32 Streatham High Road, London | 251 yd | |
| The Hamlet | 10 Streatham High Road, London | 251 yd | |
| Tribev Ltd | 22 Streatham High Road, London | 251 yd | |
| BEWYLD LTD | 28 Streatham High Road, London | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 239 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 295 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 429 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 500 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Office Coffee | 1 Drewstead Road, London | 146 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | Streatham Hill Railway Station, Streatham Hill | 280 yd | |
| Chicken Trio Streatham | 11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road | 302 yd | |
| Subway | 174 Streatham Hill, London | 304 yd | |
| Caribbean Mix | 17 Leigham Court Road, London | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 288 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 295 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 308 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 500 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 225 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 845 yd | |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,069 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 | 32.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 32.3% |
| 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 | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.