Knollys Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2JX 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 Road, London, SW16 2JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2JL, SW16 2JJ, SW16 2JN, SW16 2JY, SE27 0BJ, SE27 0NA, SW16 2JW, SE27 0LX, SE27 0LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 2JX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 58.2% | 56.9% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 30.2% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (88%) 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 | 48.4% | 59% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 29% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 7.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 62.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 12.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 4.9% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 62.7% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 55% | 65.9% | 10.9% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 70.8% | 66.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 16.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 3.1% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 66.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 15.4% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 3.4% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 5.8% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knollys Road was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% higher than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knollys Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 317th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Knollys Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,185,000 | 2024-08-16 | £1,183,799 |
| Flat 1 66 Knollys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-09-29 | £544,319 |
| 94 Knollys Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,012,500 | 2022-11-01 | £973,976 |
| Flat C 82 Knollys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-07-29 | £289,070 |
| Flat 1 74 - 76 Knollys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-04-22 | £493,921 |
SW16 2JX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,737 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 | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,240 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 | 148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,705 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,249 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 | 387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,107 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 | 619 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,584 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 | 704 yd | |
| Electric Cafe | 258 Norwood Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Sorrento | Business, 376 Norwood Road | 729 yd | |
| O' Girasol | 380A - 382 Norwood Road, London | 729 yd | |
| Delicious Cafe | 328 Norwood Road, London | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 730 yd | |
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 814 yd | |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 852 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 913 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 4 Lansdowne Hill, London | 678 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | Ground Floor, 260 Norwood Road | 704 yd | |
| MM Fried Chicken | 274 Norwood Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Mama Pollo | 334 Norwood Road, London | 730 yd | |
| Subway | Business, 346 Norwood Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 729 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 788 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 852 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 488 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 565 yd | |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 704 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 923 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 938 yd | |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,020 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,033 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.