Gleneldon Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2BD 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 Gleneldon Road, London, SW16 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2BH, SW16 2DY, SW16 2BB, SW16 2BP, SW16 2EA, SW16 2BT, SW16 2AY, SW16 2BN, SW16 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2BD is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 49.9% | 44.7% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 55.3% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.9% | 62.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 24.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 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 (88.5%) 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 | 49.3% | 52.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36.1% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 12.4% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 7.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 11.4% | -5.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 56.2% | 17.1% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 15.2% | 1.7% | -13.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 65.6% | 61.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 57.7% 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 | 51.5% | 57.7% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 23.1% | 18.6% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 7.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 11.2% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.7% | 57.7% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 20.7% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 11.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.6% | 7.7% | -10.9% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2.4% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gleneldon Road was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gleneldon Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 104th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.

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 3 60 Gleneldon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-05-21 | £248,529 |
| Flat 3 40 Gleneldon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,100 | 2022-07-26 | £401,175 |
| 40 Gleneldon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2022-04-12 | £9,514 |
| 62B Gleneldon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-01-19 | £382,206 |
| Flat A 32 Gleneldon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-04-30 | £530,378 |
SW16 2BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2BD 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 | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | - not rated | 651 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 | 651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 789 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,269 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,989 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 | 3,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,433 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 | 3,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,228 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 111 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flames Academy 16 Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 111 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 279 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal Cafe | 1 Shrubbery Road, London | 187 yd | |
| Hungs Restaurant | 2 Sunnyhill Road, London | 214 yd | |
| Tam's Vietnamese Restaurant | Ground Floor, 133 Streatham High Road | 246 yd | |
| Rice Republic | Ground Floor, 161 Streatham High Road | 252 yd | |
| Dilpasand Express | 151 Streatham High Road, London | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 152 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 238 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 305 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 349 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhill Thai Kitchen | 6 Sunnyhill Road, London | 214 yd | |
| Dolce & Gelato | 9 Gleneldon Mews, London | 222 yd | |
| Grillo's Peri Peri | 177 Streatham High Road, London | 258 yd | |
| Chicken Valley | 209 Streatham High Road, London | 258 yd | |
| Bagel Boss | 183 Streatham High Road, London | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 383 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 383 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 473 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 473 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 762 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 797 yd | |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 852 yd | |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 999 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 999 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.