Madeira Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2DF is located in the Streatham Wells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Madeira Road, London, SW16 2DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2DB, SW16 2DD, SW16 2BN, SW16 2HN, SW16 2EA, SW16 2BE, SW16 2HW, SW16 2HL, SW16 2BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.5% | 52.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 2DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 44.4% | 63.9% | 19.5% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 22.9% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 6.8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 52.9% | 58.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 30% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 10% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 5.2% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 56.8% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 11.1% | 1.6% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 53.6% | 54.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 64.8% 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 | 58.4% | 64.8% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.7% | 64.6% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 22.2% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 1.7% | -10.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 2.6% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madeira Road was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Madeira Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 365th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Madeira Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,235,000 | 2022-03-25 | £1,260,569 |
| 32B Madeira Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2019-05-29 | £436,239 |
| 28A Madeira Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-02-08 | £234,375 |
| 10 Madeira Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2015-10-02 | £476,621 |
| 24A Madeira Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-04-24 | £359,821 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,585 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 | 3,774 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 | 468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 726 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,150 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 | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 383 yd | |
| Hungs Restaurant | 2 Sunnyhill Road, London | 406 yd | |
| Dilpasand Express | 151 Streatham High Road, London | 426 yd | |
| Gusto House | 155 Streatham High Road, London | 426 yd | |
| Cozy Woods Formerly Mrs Wong | 179 Streatham High Road, London | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 216 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 447 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 510 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 551 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce & Gelato | 9 Gleneldon Mews, London | 394 yd | |
| Sunnyhill Thai Kitchen | 6 Sunnyhill Road, London | 406 yd | |
| Grillo's Peri Peri | 177 Streatham High Road, London | 426 yd | |
| Chicken Valley | 209 Streatham High Road, London | 426 yd | |
| Bagel Boss | 183 Streatham High Road, London | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 513 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 561 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 581 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 581 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 588 yd | |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 754 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 900 yd | |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 901 yd | |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.