Mountearl Gardens is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2NW 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 Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2NP, SW16 2LH, SW16 2NN, SW16 2NL, SW16 2PA, SW16 2PN, SW2 3AJ, SW16 2NR, SW16 2LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2NW, 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 | 57.3% | 52% | -5.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 42.7% | 48% | 5.3% | 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 2NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.2% 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% | 74.2% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 36.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 15.3% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -28.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 1.7% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 48.8% | 52.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 34.7% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 16.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 5.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 12.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 47.3% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 14% | 0% | -14.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.7% 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 | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 27.1% | 24.4% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 21.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 17.6% | 21.1% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 20.1% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 7.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 31.5% | 25.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -55.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 54.2% | 62.1% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 8.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 16.6% | 11.7% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.5% | 13.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 12.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 62.1% | 9.2% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 26% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 3.5% | -9.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 3% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountearl Gardens was 197.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.1% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mountearl Gardens has the 11th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 174th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Mountearl Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-03 | £355,609 |
| 138 Mountearl Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-05-14 | £219,435 |
| 90 Mountearl Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-02-28 | £333,287 |
| 164 Mountearl Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-04-26 | £294,373 |
| 126 Mountearl Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-07-23 | £359,658 |
SW16 2NW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 2NW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,665 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 | 2,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,773 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 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 413 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,323 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,884 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 | 2,498 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,180 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 | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 146 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ | - not rated | 215 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhoda Reid School 224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL | - not rated | 245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy's Of Streatham | 5 - 5A Leigham Court Road, London | 423 yd | |
| Cafe Zara | 23 Leigham Court Road, London | 423 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 11A Leigham Court Road, London | 423 yd | |
| SW16 Bar \& Kitchen | 5 Streatham High Road, London | 427 yd | |
| Exhibit B | 5 Streatham High Road, London | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 509 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 544 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 546 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 622 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Mix | 17 Leigham Court Road, London | 423 yd | |
| Chicken Trio Streatham | 11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road | 453 yd | |
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 469 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | Streatham Hill Railway Station, Streatham Hill | 498 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 509 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 518 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 527 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 622 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 169 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 408 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 673 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 787 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 986 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.