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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.1%50.7%-0.4% 51.0% -0.3%
Male48.9%49.3%0.4% 49.0% 0.3%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single45.1%51.7%6.6% 37.9% 13.8%
Married: Opposite sex43.8%36.2%-7.6% 44.2% -8.0%
Married: Same sex0%1%1.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated2.3%2.2%-0.1% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced4.9%4.4%-0.5% 9.1% -4.7%
Widowed3.9%3.8%-0.1% 6.1% -2.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54%60.4%6.4% 48.4% 12.0%
Good health32%30.1%-1.9% 33.6% -3.5%
Fair health11.3%8.5%-2.8% 12.7% -4.2%
Bad health2.4%0.8%-1.6% 4.0% -3.2%
Very bad health0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.2% -0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13%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 Levels10.4%7%-3.4% 13.4% -6.4%
Apprenticeship0.6%3.8%3.2% 5.3% -1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.1%9.2%0.1% 16.9% -7.7%
Degree or Similar45.8%60.2%14.4% 33.8% 26.4%
Other11%1.9%-9.1% 2.8% -0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.6%0.8%-0.8% 1.1% -0.3%
Chinese1.6%2.4%0.8% 0.7% 1.7%
Indian2.4%2.6%0.2% 3.1% -0.5%
Pakistani5.1%7.4%2.3% 2.7% 4.7%
Other Asian6.2%1.3%-4.9% 1.6% -0.3%
Black African4.3%5.6%1.3% 2.5% 3.1%
Black Caribbean12.1%9.5%-2.6% 1.0% 8.5%
Other Black2.7%0.8%-1.9% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.6%2.9%1.3% 0.8% 2.1%
Mixed White and African1.6%0.8%-0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%2.1%0.5% 0.9% 1.2%
Mixed Other2.2%1.9%-0.3% 0.8% 1.1%
White52.7%55.8%3.1% 81.4% -25.6%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab1.1%2.6%1.5% 0.6% 2.0%
Other3.2%2.9%-0.3% 1.6% 1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom51.3%57%5.7% 83.2% -26.2%
European Union18%18.6%0.6% 6.1% 12.5%
Rest of Europe1.3%1.1%-0.2% 0.8% 0.3%
Africa8.9%6.6%-2.3% 2.7% 3.9%
Middle East and Asia9.9%6.4%-3.5% 5.6% 0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean9.9%9.5%-0.4% 1.3% 8.2%
Oceania0.5%0.8%0.3% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK50.5%56.9%6.4% 83.2% -26.3%
10+ Years4.3%24.9%20.6% 9.8% 15.1%
5-10 Years8.9%7.7%-1.2% 2.9% 4.8%
2-5 Years10.5%6.3%-4.2% 2.2% 4.1%
Less than 2 years25.8%4.2%-21.6% 1.9% 2.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.8% 76.7% -6.9%
Ireland1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
France3.7% 0.3% 3.4%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy4% 0.6% 3.4%
Portugal2.9% 0.5% 2.4%
Spain1.6% 0.4% 1.2%
Poland4% 1.3% 2.7%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries0.8% 1.5% -0.7%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Central and South America2.9% 0.2% 2.7%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held5.6% 13.5% -7.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.8% 37.2% -1.4%
Christian41.9% 46.2% -4.3%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim10.1% 6.5% 3.6%
Other religion0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Not answered9.8% 6.0% 3.8%

Safety

Is Romeyn Road dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW16 2NU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Romeyn Road are based on 86 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Romeyn Road, London, SW16 2NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW16 2NU

Average Price
£527,269
Semi-Detached
£758,115
Terraced
£583,887
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£390,801
Other
£100

Estimated Average Property Prices for Romeyn Road

Average Price
£502,597
Semi-Detached
£738,599
Terraced
£602,162
Detached
£541,650
Flats/Maisonettes
£377,887
Other
£95

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Romeyn Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat C 18A Romeyn Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£412,5002026-03-12 £412,500
Flat 13 26 Romeyn Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£400,0002026-02-02 £400,000
Flat 11 18 Romeyn Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£315,0002025-11-14 £322,206
Flat 1 22 Romeyn Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£453,0002025-08-28 £443,553
5 Romeyn Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£625,0002025-03-27 £640,674
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW16 2NU

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee148
Retired40
Self-Employed38
Part-Time Employee31
Student (economically inactive)18
Looking after home or family14
Other13
Unemployed8
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities26
Information and communication26
Professional, scientific and technical activities23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Construction19
Education16
Financial and insurance activities16
Human health and social work activities15
Administrative and support service activities15
Other14
Transport and storage12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Manufacturing5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Middle deemed secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Kaspa's Desserts10 The High Parade, Streatham High Road708 yd
Baby Spinach24 - 26 The High Parade, Streatham High Road708 yd
Shrimp Shack20 - 21 The High Parade, Streatham High Road711 yd
Trio Pizzeria19 The High Parade, Streatham High Road711 yd
Nando's6 The High Parade, Streatham High Road711 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TaylorsTaylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road774 yd
The Five Bells68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London791 yd
The Leigham WellLeigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road798 yd
Porky's Wine Bar23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London865 yd
White LionThe White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road929 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
German Doner Kebab29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road708 yd
Cake Box9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road711 yd
Orient Express12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road722 yd
Caribbean Mix17 Leigham Court Road, London741 yd
Chicken Trio Streatham11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road764 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London791 yd
Marks \& SpencerUnit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London839 yd
Sainsbury's172-176 Streatham High Road, London847 yd
Co-operative Food176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London849 yd
Lidl222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London912 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Dunraven School (South Side)
Leigham Court Road
artificial grass pitch191 yd
Dunraven School (North Side)
Mount Nod Road
226 yd
Valley Road Playing Fields
CURTIS FIELD ROAD
grass pitches386 yd
Hillside Gardens
KINGSMEAD ROAD
tennis courts437 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham)
Streatham High Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool724 yd
Streatham Wells Primary School
PALACE ROAD
artificial grass pitch757 yd
Virgin Active Club (Streatham)
OCKLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool866 yd
West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre
DEVANE WAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool964 yd
City Heights E-Act Academy
ABBOTS PARK
1,054 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed126.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.