Leigham Court Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2PJ is located in the Streatham Wells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2AG, SW16 2DR, SW16 2NJ, SW16 2DS, SW16 1EE, SW16 2PH, SW16 1DL, SW16 2NF, SW16 2PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2PJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% of the population 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 | 53.1% | 58.5% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 41.5% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
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 2PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.8% 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 | 71.2% | 69.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 31.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.7% | 21.9% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 60.5% | 58.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 7.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 12.8% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 68.1% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 12% | 1.7% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 59% | 59.6% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 52.8% | 61.3% | 8.5% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 18% | 11.9% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 10% | 4.4% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 61.7% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 16.8% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 1.9% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigham Court Road was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leigham Court Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 85th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 B 12 Leigham Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-12-19 | £699,586 |
| 19 Albans Close, 14 Leigham Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-03-28 | £346,512 |
| 12G Leigham Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2025-03-21 | £1,634,953 |
| 3 Albans Close, 14 Leigham Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-12-18 | £472,363 |
| 21 Albans Close, 14 Leigham Court Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £433,000 | 2024-01-12 | £420,898 |
SW16 2PJ 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 | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,793 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 | 2,864 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 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 4out of 4 | 869 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 | 570 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,148 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,608 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,080 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 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood School 55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ | - not rated | 92 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 169 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 201 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA | - not rated | 325 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhoda Reid School 224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nar Turkish Kitchen | 2 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 175 yd | |
| Bar Copabana | 15 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 184 yd | |
| Monkey Leaf Cafe | 9 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 184 yd | |
| SW16 Bar \& Kitchen | 5 Streatham High Road, London | 186 yd | |
| Exhibit B | 5 Streatham High Road, London | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 239 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 263 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 366 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 582 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 184 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 240 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 241 yd | |
| Chicken Trio Streatham | 11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road | 247 yd | |
| Caribbean Mix | 17 Leigham Court Road, London | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 239 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 363 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 389 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 185 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 330 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 551 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 615 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 901 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 973 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 | 87.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.