Leigham Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2PR 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 Avenue, London, SW16 2PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2TJ, SW16 2PL, SW16 2PY, SW16 2TL, SW16 2PZ, SW16 2PT, SW16 2NY, SW16 2TH, SW16 2TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 2PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.5% | 38% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 49.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 52.6% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 29.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.9% | 15.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 8.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 50% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.4% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% 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 | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 7.9% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 52.9% | 55.2% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -26.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 58.1% 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 | 55.2% | 58.1% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 3.3% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 58.2% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 29.4% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 2.5% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.1% | 3% | -26.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigham Avenue was 140.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% higher than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Leigham Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 277th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,045,000 | 2023-09-08 | £999,477 |
| 23 Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2017-03-22 | £1,001,659 |
| 31 Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2006-08-23 | £784,033 |
| 21 Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 1998-08-21 | £805,138 |
| 21 Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1996-06-21 | £627,966 |
SW16 2PR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,911 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 | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 908 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 | 389 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,234 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 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,603 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 | 3,085 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,526 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,620 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 | 2,667 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,278 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 | 389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,929 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 | 132 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ | - not rated | 232 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rhoda Reid School 224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL | - not rated | 511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspa's Desserts | 10 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 295 yd | |
| Baby Spinach | 24 - 26 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 295 yd | |
| Shrimp Shack | 20 - 21 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 298 yd | |
| Trio Pizzeria | 19 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 298 yd | |
| Nando's | 6 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 364 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 416 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 566 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 592 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 295 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 298 yd | |
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 325 yd | |
| KFC | 116 Streatham High Road, London | 360 yd | |
| Chicken Trio Streatham | 11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 417 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 462 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 561 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 565 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 195 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 365 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 815 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 939 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 | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.