Rydal Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 1QF 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 Rydal Road, London, SW16 1QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 1QN, SW16 1QG, SW16 6NP, SW16 1QH, SW16 1QJ, SW16 6NJ, SW16 6LL, SW16 1QL, SW16 6LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 1QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1QF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 56.1% | 50.4% | -5.7% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 41.9% | 11.8% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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 | 60.8% | 61.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 28.9% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 59.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 10% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 59% | 59.6% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72% | 68.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 72.7% | 60.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 14.1% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 4.3% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 11.8% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 60.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 15.8% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 12.5% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 2.3% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 7.2% | 0.4% | 6.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rydal Road was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rydal Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 256th lowest crime rate of 768 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35A - 35B Rydal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £561,000 | 2025-05-16 | £562,197 |
| Flat 3 21 Rydal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-08-05 | £435,520 |
| Flat 3 31 Rydal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-13 | £288,037 |
| 23 Rydal Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,466,500 | 2023-10-20 | £1,420,492 |
| 25A - 25B Rydal Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-09-15 | £455,245 |
SW16 1QF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,051 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 | 4,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | - not rated | 98 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 | 98 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eardley Infant School Blegborough Road , SW16 6DH | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , Streatham SW16 6DS | - not rated | 829 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | - not rated | 829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Community 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 | 3,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,497 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,723 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 | 3,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 5,366 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 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 231 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 243 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flames Academy 16 Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington House School Tooting 3 Garrads Road , Lambeth SW16 1JZ | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabulous Food \& Wine | 14 Mitcham Lane, London | 330 yd | |
| Big Bad WolF Coffee | 12 Mitcham Lane, London | 332 yd | |
| Al- Jazeera Restaurant | Shop, 2 Gleneagle Road | 343 yd | |
| Casheta | 18 Gleneagle Road, London | 343 yd | |
| Somali Town Restaurant | 10 Gleneagle Road, London | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 277 yd | |
| Streatham Park Bowling Club | Pringle Gardens, London | 480 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 532 yd | |
| Club 99 | 99 Mitcham Lane, London | 537 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingchi | Unit 3, 25 Mitcham Lane | 257 yd | |
| Just Doner | Unit 6, 25 Mitcham Lane | 257 yd | |
| One Taste | Unit 15, 25 Mitcham Lane | 257 yd | |
| Yam Yam Bubble Waffles | Unit 8, 25 Mitcham Lane | 257 yd | |
| Anto's African Kitchen | Unit 4, 25 Mitcham Lane | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 460 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 472 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 472 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 649 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 660 yd | |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 806 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,037 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.