Valleyfield Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2HX 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 Valleyfield Road, London, SW16 2HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2QS, SW16 2HU, SW16 2JA, SW16 2QR, SW16 2QU, SW16 2HZ, SW16 2AP, SW16 2QJ, SW16 2HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 2HX has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 47% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 53% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 2HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 46.6% | 54.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 29.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 55.1% | 58.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 28% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around SW16 2HX 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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 8.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 6.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 55.3% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 11.7% | 4.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 9.8% |
| Other Black | 8.8% | 3.2% | -5.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.4% | 2.2% | -5.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 52.4% | 50.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -30.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 66.4% | 56% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 19% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 55.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 28.9% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.8% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 3.2% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 3.7% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valleyfield Road was 77.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% lower than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valleyfield Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 276th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Valleyfield Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,060,000 | 2024-09-12 | £1,028,701 |
| 81 Valleyfield Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-10-18 | £873,021 |
| 87 Valleyfield Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2021-04-01 | £1,020,359 |
| 85 Valleyfield Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2020-11-06 | £837,745 |
| 89 Valleyfield Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2012-10-16 | £898,655 |
SW16 2HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,651 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 | 3,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Lane Primary School Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3HX | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community 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 | 4out of 4 | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,892 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 | 3,597 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,547 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 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,213 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 | 674 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,481 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 | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Cafe | 239 Knight's Hill, London | 912 yd | |
| La Cucina Di Ina | 5 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 926 yd | |
| Crown Kebab | 8 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 926 yd | |
| The Little Rook | Streatham Common Depot, London | 949 yd | |
| The Grind | 96 Knight's Hill, London | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 836 yd | |
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 1,039 yd | |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 1,052 yd | |
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxin Fried Chicken | Shop, 272-274 Knight's Hill | 838 yd | |
| Crown Point Chicken Plazaa | 266 Knight's Hill, London | 844 yd | |
| Good Taste Chinese Takeaway | 419 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 865 yd | |
| Monkeys/LKD/MJ/CT/YV/K.BiWala/Wild Buffalo | 4 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 926 yd | |
| Morleys Chicken | Crown Parade, Beulah Hill | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Crown Lane, London | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 274 yd | |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 842 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 901 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 940 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,083 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 1,089 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.