Mount Ephraim Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 1LP 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 Mount Ephraim Road, London, SW16 1LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 1JF, SW16 1LW, SW16 1JG, SW16 1JQ, SW16 1NL, SW16 1AT, SW16 1NJ, SW16 1LR, SW16 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 1LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 37.9% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 46.3% | 49.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 38.3% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 0.7% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 12.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 49.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.1% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 5.9% | -3.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 1.7% | -6.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 58.1% | 60.1% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 64.7% | 60.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 6.6% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 10.8% | 6.0% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 60.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 24.7% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 2.8% | -18.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Ephraim Road was 110.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mount Ephraim Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 373rd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37E Mount Ephraim Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-08-15 | £308,431 |
| 33E Mount Ephraim Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £481,250 | 2025-03-31 | £469,744 |
| 43E Mount Ephraim Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-10-21 | £471,405 |
| 43C Mount Ephraim Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-06-28 | £441,825 |
| Flat A 33 Mount Ephraim Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2023-06-06 | £392,620 |
SW16 1LP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% 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.
SW16 1LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,097 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 | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 5,086 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodfield Centre Dingley Lane , SW16 1AU | - not rated | 150 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer School Dingley Lane , Woodfield Avenue SW16 1AU | - not rated | 150 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington House School Tooting 3 Garrads Road , Lambeth SW16 1JZ | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 42 Abbotswood Road , Streatham SW16 1AW | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aya Lebanese Cuisine | Ground Floor, 78 Streatham High Road | 258 yd | |
| Talay Thai | 64 Streatham High Road, London | 287 yd | |
| El Chico | 62 Streatham High Road, London | 287 yd | |
| Marinatto Gourmet Pizza At 5 Bells Pub | The Five Bells, 68 - 70 Streatham High Road | 290 yd | |
| Roots | 110 Streatham High Road, London | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 263 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 287 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 450 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 595 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 314 yd | |
| KFC | 116 Streatham High Road, London | 317 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 339 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 342 yd | |
| Estate Office Coffee | 1 Drewstead Road, London | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 287 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 417 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 498 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 531 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 390 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 541 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 807 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 983 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,046 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 56.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 6.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.