Pinkerton Place is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 1QS is located in the Streatham St Leonard's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pinkerton Place, London, SW16 1QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 1QT, SW16 1RG, SW16 1RF, SW16 1TR, SW16 1QL, SW16 1QW, SW16 1TT, SW16 1QE, SW16 1TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 1QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 48.4% | 54.6% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 45.4% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 1QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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 | 61.5% | 64.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 25% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 44.6% | 55.8% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 31.5% | -11.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 10.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 5.6% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 65.6% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.8% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 70.2% | 75.5% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 65.4% | 69.6% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 14% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 4% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 68.8% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 17.4% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 5.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 2.4% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinkerton Place was 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pinkerton Place has the 31st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 369th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Pinkerton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-10-11 | £285,700 |
| 2 Pinkerton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-08-05 | £330,229 |
| 5 Pinkerton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-02-11 | £393,593 |
| 7 Pinkerton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2021-03-26 | £331,627 |
| 9 Pinkerton Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £423,500 | 2020-11-20 | £395,295 |
SW16 1QS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1QS 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,852 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 | 3,923 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 | 365 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 | 365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eardley Infant School Blegborough Road , SW16 6DH | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , Streatham SW16 6DS | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,448 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,392 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,531 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 | 2,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,495 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 | 3,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 5,150 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 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,105 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 | 363 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 379 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington House School Tooting 3 Garrads Road , Lambeth SW16 1JZ | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 42 Abbotswood Road , Streatham SW16 1AW | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent 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 | 418 yd | |
| Big Bad WolF Coffee | 12 Mitcham Lane, London | 421 yd | |
| Polish Music Club Mikrus | 264 Streatham High Road, London | 497 yd | |
| Creamery And Coffee | 2 Central Parade, Streatham High Road | 504 yd | |
| Rice Republic | Ground Floor, 161 Streatham High Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Park Bowling Club | Pringle Gardens, London | 410 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 411 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 536 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 576 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingchi | Unit 3, 25 Mitcham Lane | 412 yd | |
| Just Doner | Unit 6, 25 Mitcham Lane | 412 yd | |
| One Taste | Unit 15, 25 Mitcham Lane | 412 yd | |
| Yam Yam Bubble Waffles | Unit 8, 25 Mitcham Lane | 412 yd | |
| Anto's African Kitchen | Unit 4, 25 Mitcham Lane | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 594 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 594 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 647 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 680 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 361 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 874 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 928 yd | |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.