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Streatham High Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 1DX is located in the Streatham Wells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 2015-10-01.

StreetScan combines information about Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW16 1DX, SW16 1EH, SW16 1DS, SW16 1DT, SW16 1EF, SW16 1DA, SW16 1BZ, SW16 1EE, SW16 1NP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 1DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.8%50.5%2.7% 51.0% -0.5%
Male52.2%49.5%-2.7% 49.0% 0.5%

Partnership Status

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 1DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single71.4%75.3%3.9% 37.9% 37.4%
Married: Opposite sex19.8%19.5%-0.3% 44.2% -24.7%
Married: Same sex1.1%1.1%0.0% 0.3% 0.8%
Separated1.9%0%-1.9% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced4.1%3.4%-0.7% 9.1% -5.7%
Widowed1.6%0.6%-1.0% 6.1% -5.5%

Health

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 (95.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health50.7%64.9%14.2% 48.4% 16.5%
Good health36.1%30.3%-5.8% 33.6% -3.3%
Fair health10.1%4.3%-5.8% 12.7% -8.4%
Bad health2.2%0.5%-1.7% 4.0% -3.5%
Very bad health0.7%0%-0.7% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 SW16 1DX this area, 5.7% 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 69.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8%5.7%-2.3% 18.2% -12.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7.1%4%-3.1% 9.6% -5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels8%3.4%-4.6% 13.4% -10.0%
Apprenticeship1.1%2.3%1.2% 5.3% -3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.3%12.1%0.8% 16.9% -4.8%
Degree or Similar49.5%69.5%20.0% 33.8% 35.7%
Other15.1%2.9%-12.2% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.7%1.6%-0.1% 0.7% 0.9%
Indian0.7%3.7%3.0% 3.1% 0.6%
Pakistani0%0.5%0.5% 2.7% -2.2%
Other Asian3%1.6%-1.4% 1.6% 0.0%
Black African6.9%5.3%-1.6% 2.5% 2.8%
Black Caribbean4.7%2.1%-2.6% 1.0% 1.1%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.5%2.6%1.1% 0.8% 1.8%
Mixed White and African2%1.6%-0.4% 0.4% 1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%2.1%1.1% 0.9% 1.2%
Mixed Other2.2%3.2%1.0% 0.8% 2.4%
White72.8%66.1%-6.7% 81.4% -15.3%
Roma0%2.6%2.6% 0.2% 2.4%
Arab0%1.6%1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Other3%5.3%2.3% 1.6% 3.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom55.9%46.6%-9.3% 83.2% -36.6%
European Union24%31.2%7.2% 6.1% 25.1%
Rest of Europe0.7%3.2%2.5% 0.8% 2.4%
Africa7.2%6.3%-0.9% 2.7% 3.6%
Middle East and Asia4.2%5.3%1.1% 5.6% -0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.7%3.7%-2.0% 1.3% 2.4%
Oceania2.2%2.6%0.4% 0.3% 2.3%
British Overseas0%1.1%1.1% 0.0% 1.1%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK54.5%46.8%-7.7% 83.2% -36.4%
10+ Years5%18.6%13.6% 9.8% 8.8%
5-10 Years11.6%17.6%6.0% 2.9% 14.7%
2-5 Years15.6%10.1%-5.5% 2.2% 7.9%
Less than 2 years13.4%6.9%-6.5% 1.9% 5.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.3% 76.7% -20.4%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Italy8.9% 0.6% 8.3%
Portugal2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland10.5% 1.3% 9.2%
Romania2.6% 0.9% 1.7%
Other EU countries3.7% 1.5% 2.2%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Central and Western Africa1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
South and Eastern Africa1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
Middle East0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Southern Asia1.6% 1.2% 0.4%
North America and the Caribbean2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
Central and South America1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Oceania1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
No passport held1.6% 13.5% -11.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.9% 37.2% 7.7%
Christian40.6% 46.2% -5.6%
Buddhist0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Hindu1.1% 1.7% -0.6%
Jewish0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Muslim5.3% 6.5% -1.2%
Sikh1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Not answered5.3% 6.0% -0.7%

Safety

Is Streatham High Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Streatham High Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Streatham Hill East average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£66,700
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW16 1DX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Streatham High Road are based on 2225 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW16 1DX

Average Price
£321,714
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£321,714
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Streatham High Road

Average Price
£453,050
Semi-Detached
£818,327
Terraced
£1,173,418
Detached
£674,221
Flats/Maisonettes
£352,116
Other
£1,817,818

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Streatham High Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 101 Norwich House, 11 Streatham High Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£390,0002016-09-23 £379,870
Flat 103 Norwich House, 11 Streatham High Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£300,0002016-04-22 £301,858
Flat 99 Norwich House, 11 Streatham High Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£299,9502016-02-29 £309,472
Flat 102 Norwich House, 11 Streatham High Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£287,0002016-02-29 £296,111
Flat 100 Norwich House, 11 Streatham High Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£305,0002016-02-26 £314,683
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW16 1DX

Employment

SW16 1DX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee117
Self-Employed32
Part-Time Employee13
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Retired1
Other0
Long-Term Sick or disabled0
Student (economically inactive)0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities46
Professional, scientific and technical activities35
Other32
Administrative and support service activities30
Financial and insurance activities28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Information and communication24
Construction21
Human health and social work activities18
Education15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Real estate activities4
Transport and storage4
Manufacturing3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 1,436 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 1,763 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
4out of 4 2,213 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 2,856 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ
4out of 4 2,896 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Telferscot Primary School
Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW
4out of 4 903 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF
3out of 4 1,030 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Streatham Wells Primary School
50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ
3out of 4 1,045 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hitherfield Primary School
Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ
3out of 4 1,068 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF
3out of 4 1,087 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City Heights E-ACT Academy
33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW
3out of 4 1,321 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Atkins Road , SW12 0AB
4out of 4 1,660 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY
4out of 4 1,666 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP
3out of 4 1,693 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ
3out of 4 1,912 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , Clapham
- not rated 2,249 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,394 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 2,833 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
4out of 4 888 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
3out of 4 3,015 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Livity School
Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW
3out of 4 435 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Streatham & Clapham High School
42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW
- not rated 727 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF
- not rated 1,131 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Michael Tippett College
Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS
- not rated 1,479 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Steiner School
9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT
- not rated 1,556 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
SW16 Bar \& Kitchen5 Streatham High Road, London49 yd
Exhibit B5 Streatham High Road, London49 yd
Marinatto Gourmet Pizza At 5 Bells PubThe Five Bells, 68 - 70 Streatham High Road61 yd
Talay Thai64 Streatham High Road, London63 yd
El Chico62 Streatham High Road, London63 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Five Bells68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London63 yd
TaylorsTaylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road200 yd
Porky's Wine Bar23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London227 yd
Streatham Wine House53A Streatham Hill, London514 yd
White LionThe White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road685 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Orient Express12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road115 yd
Chicken Trio Streatham11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road117 yd
Caribbean Mix17 Leigham Court Road, London170 yd
The Coffee CabinStreatham Hill Railway Station, Streatham Hill202 yd
Estate Office Coffee1 Drewstead Road, London210 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London63 yd
Marks \& SpencerUnit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London247 yd
Co-operative Food176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London281 yd
Sainsbury's172-176 Streatham High Road, London489 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill514 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham)
Streatham High Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool49 yd
Telford Park Tennis Club
35a 35a Killieser Avenue
tennis courts458 yd
Virgin Active Club (Streatham)
OCKLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool483 yd
Dunraven School (North Side)
Mount Nod Road
514 yd
Dunraven School (South Side)
Leigham Court Road
artificial grass pitch733 yd
Streatham & Clapham High School
ABBOTSWOOD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches828 yd
Hillside Gardens
KINGSMEAD ROAD
tennis courts904 yd
Streatham Wells Primary School
PALACE ROAD
artificial grass pitch989 yd
Valley Road Playing Fields
CURTIS FIELD ROAD
grass pitches1,002 yd
Tooting Bec Lido
TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD
swimming pool1,026 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.