Stanthorpe Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2EB 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 Stanthorpe Close, London, SW16 2EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2DX, SW16 2BF, SW16 2ED, SW16 2DZ, SW16 2EH, SW16 6HH, SW16 6HG, SW16 6BS, SW16 6EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 2EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 55.3% | 62.8% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 25.5% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 | 49% | 52.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 36.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 12.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 9.8% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 6.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 50.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59% 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 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 56.7% | 59% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -22.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 63.5% | 60.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 16.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 12.3% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 11.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 60.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 24.6% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 2.8% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanthorpe Close was 148.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% higher than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanthorpe Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 268th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 Stanthorpe Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £643,000 | 2023-07-14 | £648,911 |
| 6 Stanthorpe Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2022-03-25 | £443,337 |
| 24 Stanthorpe Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2019-02-22 | £639,837 |
| 24 Stanthorpe Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2009-11-27 | £517,716 |
| 1 Stanthorpe Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2008-10-29 | £462,817 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,889 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 | 444 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 | 444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | - not rated | 959 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 | - not rated | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,134 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,738 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 | 3,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,649 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 | 3,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,233 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 | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 284 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 287 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 300 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 350 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flames Academy 16 Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cactus | 241 - 243 Streatham High Road, London | 101 yd | |
| Cafe Barcelona | 344A Streatham High Road, London | 130 yd | |
| Sabriye Caffe | 320 Streatham High Road, London | 135 yd | |
| Mooboo | 342 Streatham High Road, London | 136 yd | |
| Brickwood Coffee \& Bread | 292 Streatham High Road, London | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 249 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 306 yd | |
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 405 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 436 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S\& L Cuisine | Ground Floor, 310 Streatham High Road | 129 yd | |
| Xpress Grill & Grill Icons | 318 Streatham High Road, London | 137 yd | |
| Bagel Boss | 183 Streatham High Road, London | 151 yd | |
| Dolce & Gelato | 9 Gleneldon Mews, London | 155 yd | |
| Grillo's Peri Peri | 177 Streatham High Road, London | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 220 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 220 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 372 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 523 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 422 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 799 yd | |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 813 yd | |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 878 yd | |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 979 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,017 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 | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.