Drewstead Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 1AG 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 1AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 1AD, SW16 1EL, SW16 1AQ, SW16 1LH, SW16 1AY, SW16 1LJ, SW16 1AH, SW2 4PF, SW2 4PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 1AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents 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 | 53.1% | 54.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 1AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 43.6% | 51.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 32.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 49.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 28.2% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 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.
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 16.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.8% | 50.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.1% | 12.2% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 11.2% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 60.7% | 57.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -23.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 74.4% | 72% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 71.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 21.7% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 1.7% | -20.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drewstead Road was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Drewstead Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 249th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.

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 3 50 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-09-27 | £321,108 |
| 84 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2022-11-17 | £1,587,220 |
| 52 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,695,000 | 2022-01-31 | £1,714,123 |
| Flat 4 56 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-10-14 | £177,094 |
| 94 Drewstead Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,640,000 | 2021-04-12 | £1,680,342 |
SW16 1AG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,645 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 | 3,019 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 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,453 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 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,221 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 | 479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 970 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford Park Tennis Club | Tennis Club, 35A Killieser Avenue | 517 yd | |
| Don Luigi Pizzeria \& Restaurant | 17 - 21 Sternhold Avenue, London | 578 yd | |
| Italian Bistro | 32 Streatham High Road, London | 585 yd | |
| The Hamlet | 10 Streatham High Road, London | 585 yd | |
| Tribev Ltd | 22 Streatham High Road, London | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 578 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 588 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 657 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 799 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Office Coffee | 1 Drewstead Road, London | 483 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | Streatham Hill Railway Station, Streatham Hill | 620 yd | |
| Chicken Trio Streatham | 11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road | 636 yd | |
| Subway | 174 Streatham Hill, London | 639 yd | |
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 588 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 626 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 642 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 799 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 156.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.