Romeyn Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2NU 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 Romeyn Road, London, SW16 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2LT, SW16 2JH, SW16 2NX, SW16 2LS, SW16 2NT, SW16 2NS, SW16 2LR, SW16 2SE, SW16 2QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 2NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 45.1% | 51.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 36.2% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 54% | 60.4% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 30.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 8.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 13.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 4.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 60.2% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 11% | 1.9% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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 | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 1.3% | -4.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.1% | 9.5% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 52.7% | 55.8% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 51.3% | 57% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 18% | 18.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.5% | 56.9% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 24.9% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 4.2% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romeyn Road was 127.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% higher than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Romeyn Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 311th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 18A Romeyn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2026-03-12 | £412,500 |
| Flat 13 26 Romeyn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2026-02-02 | £400,000 |
| Flat 11 18 Romeyn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-11-14 | £322,206 |
| Flat 1 22 Romeyn Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £453,000 | 2025-08-28 | £443,553 |
| 5 Romeyn Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-27 | £640,674 |
SW16 2NU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SW16 2NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 1,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,947 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 | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 171 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,924 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,295 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 | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA | - not rated | 310 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhoda Reid School 224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspa's Desserts | 10 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 708 yd | |
| Baby Spinach | 24 - 26 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 708 yd | |
| Shrimp Shack | 20 - 21 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 711 yd | |
| Trio Pizzeria | 19 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 711 yd | |
| Nando's | 6 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 774 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 791 yd | |
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 798 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 865 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 708 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 711 yd | |
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 722 yd | |
| Caribbean Mix | 17 Leigham Court Road, London | 741 yd | |
| Chicken Trio Streatham | 11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 791 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 839 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 847 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 849 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 191 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 226 yd | |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 757 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 1,054 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.