Polworth Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2ET 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 Polworth Road, London, SW16 2ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3HH, SW16 2EU, SW16 3HQ, SW16 2EX, SW16 3HJ, SW16 3HG, SW16 2EY, SW16 3HL, SW16 2ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 55.4% | 54.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 44.6% | 45.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 2ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.7% 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 | 50.4% | 59.7% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 21.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 28.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 57.6% | 58.1% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| 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.
In the area around SW16 2ET this area, 6.7% 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 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 68.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.6% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 75.8% | 64.5% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 59.1% | 64.1% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 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 | 58.7% | 64.3% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 16.9% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 13% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 4.2% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 1.6% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Polworth Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Streatham Common & Vale average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 2 19 Polworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-11-29 | £550,000 |
| Flat 2 13 Polworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £326,500 | 2024-08-30 | £323,843 |
| Flat 5 5 Polworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-10-30 | £327,246 |
| 13A Polworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-11-14 | £352,295 |
| Flat F 1 Polworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-06-04 | £340,569 |
SW16 2ET area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,689 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 | 4,161 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 | 137 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 | 682 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 | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 1,078 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 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,111 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 | 3,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,739 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,911 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 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 162 yd | |
| Mix Flavours Cafe | 6 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 376 yd | |
| Il Forno | 420B Streatham High Road, London | 391 yd | |
| Project 5000 | Streatham United Reformed Church, 388 Streatham High Road | 408 yd | |
| Winning Post Cafe | 161-163 Greyhound Lane, London | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 429 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 444 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 528 yd | |
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 610 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzlerz | 7 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 383 yd | |
| JJ Best Chicken | 9 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 383 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 3 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 383 yd | |
| Galitos | 422A - 424 Streatham High Road, London | 391 yd | |
| Greggs @ Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 330 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 616 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 515 yd | |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 542 yd | |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 794 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 875 yd | |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,084 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 | 89.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.