Leigham Court Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2RU is located in the Knight's Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 0SF, SW16 2QP, SW16 3QX, SW16 3QY, SE27 0SG, SW16 3QU, SW16 3QT, SE27 0SD, SW16 2QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 54.8% | 53.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 35.5% | 40.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 46.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 51% | 54.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SW16 2RU this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 49.1% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.7% | 10.4% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 9.4% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 52.9% | 62.7% | 9.8% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 68.7% | 71.8% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 72.4% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 20.8% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 1.1% | -20.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigham Court Road was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% higher than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leigham Court Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 366th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 339 Leigham Court Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2012-07-20 | £841,919 |
| 349 Leigham Court Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2011-01-24 | £840,226 |
| 339 Leigham Court Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2001-08-24 | £394,400 |
| 341 Leigham Court Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 1996-07-09 | £427,267 |
SW16 2RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Lane Primary School Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3HX | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,352 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,489 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 | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 477 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Cafe | 239 Knight's Hill, London | 710 yd | |
| La Cucina Di Ina | 5 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 722 yd | |
| Crown Kebab | 8 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 722 yd | |
| The Grind | 96 Knight's Hill, London | 871 yd | |
| Tickle Me Time Sandwich Bar | Ground Floor, 56 Knight's Hill | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 882 yd | |
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 980 yd | |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 986 yd | |
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 1,038 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxin Fried Chicken | Shop, 272-274 Knight's Hill | 637 yd | |
| Crown Point Chicken Plazaa | 266 Knight's Hill, London | 642 yd | |
| Good Taste Chinese Takeaway | 419 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 661 yd | |
| Monkeys/LKD/MJ/CT/YV/K.BiWala/Wild Buffalo | 4 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 722 yd | |
| Morleys Chicken | Crown Parade, Beulah Hill | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Crown Lane, London | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 395 yd | |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 808 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,015 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,065 yd |
| Norwood School CROWN DALE | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.