Hopton Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2EL is located in the Streatham Common & Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hopton Road, London, SW16 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2HL, SW16 2EN, SW16 2HN, SW16 2EY, SW16 2EX, SW16 2DQ, SW16 2DD, SW16 2EJ, SW16 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 51.9% | 52.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 53.1% | 60.1% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 28.9% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 61% | 52.9% | -8.1% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 36.3% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around SW16 2EL this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 60.7% | 19.1% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 14.9% | 3% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 15% | 9.7% | -5.3% | 1.0% | 8.7% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 57.5% | 61.4% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 65.1% | 65.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 9.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 65.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 18.3% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 0.6% | -15.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopton Road was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hopton Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 299th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Hopton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £324,113 | 2024-09-30 | £315,379 |
| Flat B 69 Hopton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-06-18 | £454,663 |
| Flat C 69 Hopton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-12-12 | £313,073 |
| Flat C 43 Hopton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-09-11 | £415,402 |
| 83 Hopton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-06-16 | £481,977 |
SW16 2EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,660 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 | 3,981 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 | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 647 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 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 1,160 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 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,532 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,046 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 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,788 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 | 1,257 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,247 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 | 2,390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Rook | Streatham Common Depot, London | 317 yd | |
| Mix Flavours Cafe | 6 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 351 yd | |
| Green Cactus | 241 - 243 Streatham High Road, London | 387 yd | |
| Mooboo | 342 Streatham High Road, London | 434 yd | |
| Cafe Barcelona | 344A Streatham High Road, London | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 416 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 557 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 579 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 580 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty African Food | 3 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 355 yd | |
| Sizzlerz | 7 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 355 yd | |
| JJ Best Chicken | 9 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 355 yd | |
| Greggs @ Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 406 yd | |
| Dolce & Gelato | 9 Gleneldon Mews, London | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 389 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 406 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 735 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 555 yd | |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 693 yd | |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 932 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 941 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 953 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.