Streatham Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2NH is located in the Streatham Hill East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Streatham Close, London, SW16 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2NQ, SW16 2PW, SW16 2NF, SW16 2PN, SW16 2NJ, SW16 2NL, SW16 2PP, SW2 3AB, SW16 2PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 2NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.5% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.5% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.3% 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 | 67.1% | 71.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 33.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16% | 15.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 47.5% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 34.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 12.6% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 13.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 50% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.6% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 11% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 10.0% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 60.3% | 53% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 9.3% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 57.6% | 60.5% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 17.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 7.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| 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 | 56.6% | 60.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 22.6% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 3.3% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Streatham Close was 429.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 454.2% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Streatham Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 69th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Streatham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,900 | 2025-03-28 | £231,613 |
| 43 Streatham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-07-12 | £390,400 |
| 48 Streatham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-26 | £223,904 |
| 46 Streatham Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-19 | £358,080 |
| 47 Streatham Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-01-19 | £318,361 |
SW16 2NH 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,420 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 | 2,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | 4out of 4 | 1,071 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 | 1,091 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 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,232 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Further education | 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 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,094 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 | 208 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy's Of Streatham | 5 - 5A Leigham Court Road, London | 208 yd | |
| Cafe Zara | 23 Leigham Court Road, London | 208 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 11A Leigham Court Road, London | 208 yd | |
| SW16 Bar \& Kitchen | 5 Streatham High Road, London | 221 yd | |
| Exhibit B | 5 Streatham High Road, London | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 315 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 332 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 400 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 465 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Mix | 17 Leigham Court Road, London | 208 yd | |
| Chicken Trio Streatham | 11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road | 238 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | Streatham Hill Railway Station, Streatham Hill | 284 yd | |
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 309 yd | |
| Subway | 174 Streatham Hill, London | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 307 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 315 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 321 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 465 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 220 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 338 yd | |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 584 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 1,057 yd | |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.