Knollys Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2JT is located in the Knight's Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knollys Close, London, SW16 2JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 0BS, SW16 2JS, SE27 0BW, SW16 2JP, SE27 0BN, SW16 2JU, SE27 0BP, SE27 0BD, SE27 0BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53.4% | 52% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 2JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 49% | 49.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 34.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 53% | 51.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 40% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 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.
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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 4.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 7.7% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 58.8% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.9% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 17.1% | 7.5% | -9.6% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 56.1% | 63.9% | 7.8% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 68.9% | 74.1% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 10.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 74.1% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 18.9% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 1.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 0.6% | -17.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knollys Close was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Knollys Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 300th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Knollys Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2020-04-30 | £443,258 |
| 1 Knollys Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-01-30 | £440,851 |
| 2 Knollys Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-09-09 | £619,347 |
| 3 Knollys Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2012-09-21 | £536,246 |
| 4 Knollys Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2004-05-12 | £317,135 |
SW16 2JT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 2,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,732 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,190 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 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,397 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 | 932 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martil Cafe | 280 Norwood Road, London | 343 yd | |
| Electric Cafe | 258 Norwood Road, London | 343 yd | |
| Delicious Cafe | 328 Norwood Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Efes Restaurant | 336 Norwood Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, 246 Norwood Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 606 yd | |
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 643 yd | |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 680 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2 Night | Ground Floor, 260 Norwood Road | 343 yd | |
| MM Fried Chicken | 274 Norwood Road, London | 343 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 4 Lansdowne Hill, London | 359 yd | |
| Mama Pollo | 334 Norwood Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Subway | Business, 346 Norwood Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 421 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 455 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 560 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 502 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 664 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 729 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 846 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 852 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 911 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.