Shrubbery Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2AT 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 Shrubbery Road, London, SW16 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2BW, SW16 2AS, SW16 2UH, SW16 2AX, SW16 2AU, SW16 1HJ, SW16 2UG, SW16 2AY, SW16 1XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 2AT has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 49% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52% | 51% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 2AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 55.7% | 52.6% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 29.3% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.5% | 53% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.9% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 23.9% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 4.8% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 43.1% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 16.3% | 2.5% | -13.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 1.2% | -6.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| White | 64.2% | 59.2% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 10.6% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
In this area, just 35.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.3% | 35.9% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -47.3% |
| European Union | 26.6% | 34.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 28.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 16.9% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 15.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46% | 35.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -47.3% |
| 10+ Years | 13.4% | 27.3% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 19.9% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 10.8% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 6.2% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.4% | 76.7% | -36.3% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 13.5% | 0.4% | 13.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 20.1% | 1.3% | 18.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shrubbery Road was 190.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% higher than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shrubbery Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 171st highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A 34 Shrubbery Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £619,000 | 2025-03-14 | £620,910 |
| Flat B 8 Shrubbery Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2023-12-08 | £374,694 |
| Flat 2 34 Shrubbery Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-11-29 | £372,027 |
| 32 Shrubbery Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,200 | 2023-04-26 | £275,756 |
| 4 Shrubbery Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-09-15 | £657,514 |
SW16 2AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 2AT 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 | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,666 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 | 3,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,707 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 | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,600 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 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,194 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 | 860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal Cafe | 1 Shrubbery Road, London | 35 yd | |
| Hungs Restaurant | 2 Sunnyhill Road, London | 66 yd | |
| Tam's Vietnamese Restaurant | Ground Floor, 133 Streatham High Road | 154 yd | |
| Creamery And Coffee | 2 Central Parade, Streatham High Road | 166 yd | |
| Polish Music Club Mikrus | 264 Streatham High Road, London | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 136 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 151 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 193 yd | |
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 209 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhill Thai Kitchen | 6 Sunnyhill Road, London | 66 yd | |
| Subway | Shop, 95 Streatham High Road | 118 yd | |
| Castella Fish Bar | 258 Streatham High Road, London | 172 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 260 Streatham High Road, London | 173 yd | |
| Chung Chun Korea Hotdog | 230 Streatham High Road, London | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 226 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 226 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 368 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 558 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 740 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 784 yd | |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 937 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 | 94.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.