Leigham Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2PT 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 2PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2TQ, SW16 2PX, SW16 2DR, SW16 2XA, SW16 2TG, SW16 2PR, SW16 2TJ, SW16 2PL, SW16 2TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2PT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 60.2% | 53.5% | -6.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 39.8% | 46.5% | 6.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 2PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 45.1% | 55.2% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 18.4% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 7.9% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.3% | 41% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 21.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 21.1% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 14.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 41.4% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.8% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 15.9% | 25.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 23.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 11.6% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 8% | 3.7% | -4.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 39.5% | 30% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -51.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 55.1% | 50.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 15.3% | 14.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.3% | 50.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 39.2% | 36.3% | 9.8% | 29.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 3.3% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 1.8% | -28.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 24.9% | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigham Avenue was 180.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.2% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Leigham Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 195th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2018-08-29 | £889,579 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 2PT 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,923 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 | 2,995 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 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 959 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 | 493 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,281 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 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,654 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 | 3,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,490 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,560 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 | 2,626 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,695 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,803 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,212 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 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,914 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 | 214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA | - not rated | 234 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 335 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rhoda Reid School 224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL | - not rated | 570 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 | 191 yd | |
| Baby Spinach | 24 - 26 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 191 yd | |
| Shrimp Shack | 20 - 21 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 194 yd | |
| Trio Pizzeria | 19 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 194 yd | |
| Nando's | 6 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 257 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 321 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 496 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 542 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 191 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 194 yd | |
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 223 yd | |
| KFC | 116 Streatham High Road, London | 262 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes | 156 Streatham High Road, London | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 321 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 387 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 500 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 511 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 296 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 305 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 469 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 991 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 1,090 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.