Oakdale Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2HW 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 Oakdale Road, London, SW16 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2DA, SW16 2HN, SW16 2DB, SW16 2HJ, SW16 2HL, SW16 2HP, SW16 2DD, SW16 2BE, SW16 2DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 2HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.9% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.1% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 51.3% | 63.5% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 26.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Separated | 8.8% | 1.6% | -7.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 50.9% | 53.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 8.5% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 14.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 8.6% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 10.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 54.3% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 12.3% | 0% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 8.6% | -7.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 9.6% | 2.8% | -6.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 49.5% | 61% | 11.5% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 61.5% | 62.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 19.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 13.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 62.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 23.2% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 4.8% | -9.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 2.7% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakdale Road was 17.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakdale Road has the lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 34th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 E 4 Oakdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-22 | £450,000 |
| Flat 6 8 Oakdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-04-22 | £444,529 |
| 7A Oakdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-10-25 | £298,676 |
| Flat 2 8 Oakdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2019-04-04 | £375,598 |
| 4A Oakdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-12-14 | £505,181 |
SW16 2HW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,520 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 | 3,854 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 | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 492 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 | 743 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 | 1,045 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 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,461 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,014 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 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,918 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 | 1,142 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,113 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 | 2,341 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 | 456 yd | |
| Mix Flavours Cafe | 6 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 497 yd | |
| Green Cactus | 241 - 243 Streatham High Road, London | 503 yd | |
| Wholemeal Cafe | 1 Shrubbery Road, London | 521 yd | |
| Dilpasand Express | 151 Streatham High Road, London | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 346 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 579 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 648 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 670 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty African Food | 3 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 500 yd | |
| Sizzlerz | 7 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 500 yd | |
| JJ Best Chicken | 9 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 500 yd | |
| Dolce & Gelato | 9 Gleneldon Mews, London | 508 yd | |
| Bagel Boss | 183 Streatham High Road, London | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 547 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 547 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 720 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 463 yd | |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 816 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 823 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 924 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 988 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.