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Pendennis Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2SS 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 Pendennis Road, London, SW16 2SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2ST, SW16 2SW, SW16 1PW, SW16 2SN, SW16 2SU, SW16 2TZ, SW16 2SZ, SW16 2SL, SW16 2TR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 2SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.4%50.4%-2.0% 51.0% -0.6%
Male47.6%49.6%2.0% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

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 2SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single53.7%58.1%4.4% 37.9% 20.2%
Married: Opposite sex31.7%28.5%-3.2% 44.2% -15.7%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3.9%2.4%-1.5% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced7.1%7.7%0.6% 9.1% -1.4%
Widowed2.8%3.3%0.5% 6.1% -2.8%

Health

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 (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.3%53%4.7% 48.4% 4.6%
Good health37.5%35.2%-2.3% 33.6% 1.6%
Fair health10.2%6.7%-3.5% 12.7% -6.0%
Bad health3.8%3.7%-0.1% 4.0% -0.3%
Very bad health0.3%1.5%1.2% 1.2% 0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 51.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.3%15.4%6.1% 18.2% -2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5%8.9%3.9% 9.6% -0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11%10.1%-0.9% 13.4% -3.3%
Apprenticeship1.1%2%0.9% 5.3% -3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%8.5%-2.5% 16.9% -8.4%
Degree or Similar45.9%51.8%5.9% 33.8% 18.0%
Other16.7%3.2%-13.5% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian2.2%1.9%-0.3% 3.1% -1.2%
Pakistani1.9%1.5%-0.4% 2.7% -1.2%
Other Asian2.2%2.6%0.4% 1.6% 1.0%
Black African8.9%4.1%-4.8% 2.5% 1.6%
Black Caribbean7%8.6%1.6% 1.0% 7.6%
Other Black5.7%0.4%-5.3% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1%1.1%0.1% 0.8% 0.3%
Mixed White and African0%1.1%1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.3%1.9%0.6% 0.9% 1.0%
Mixed Other2.2%4.1%1.9% 0.8% 3.3%
White65.1%69.9%4.8% 81.4% -11.5%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Arab0%0.7%0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Other2.2%1.5%-0.7% 1.6% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom53.3%54%0.7% 83.2% -29.2%
European Union18.7%21.7%3.0% 6.1% 15.6%
Rest of Europe2.9%1.8%-1.1% 0.8% 1.0%
Africa11.4%7.7%-3.7% 2.7% 5.0%
Middle East and Asia3.5%3.7%0.2% 5.6% -1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean8.3%9.2%0.9% 1.3% 7.9%
Oceania1.9%1.8%-0.1% 0.3% 1.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK51.1%54.9%3.8% 83.2% -28.3%
10+ Years4.8%24.6%19.8% 9.8% 14.8%
5-10 Years8.9%11.9%3.0% 2.9% 9.0%
2-5 Years12.4%6%-6.4% 2.2% 3.8%
Less than 2 years22.9%2.6%-20.3% 1.9% 0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.9% 76.7% -19.8%
Ireland3% 0.6% 2.4%
France1.9% 0.3% 1.6%
Germany1.9% 0.2% 1.7%
Italy3.7% 0.6% 3.1%
Portugal3% 0.5% 2.5%
Spain4.5% 0.4% 4.1%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland8.2% 1.3% 6.9%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other EU countries2.2% 1.5% 0.7%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Central and Western Africa1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
South-East Asia0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
North America and the Caribbean1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Central and South America2.6% 0.2% 2.4%
Oceania1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
No passport held5.2% 13.5% -8.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.2% 37.2% -2.0%
Christian45.6% 46.2% -0.6%
Muslim5.9% 6.5% -0.6%
Other religion3% 0.6% 2.4%
Not answered10.4% 6.0% 4.4%

Safety

Is Pendennis Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pendennis Road was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Pendennis Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 9th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£66,700
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW16 2SS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pendennis Road are based on 205 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pendennis Road, London, SW16 2SS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW16 2SS

Average Price
£521,713
Semi-Detached
£923,611
Terraced
£854,358
Detached
£1,635,705
Flats/Maisonettes
£359,728
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pendennis Road

Average Price
£552,715
Semi-Detached
£834,726
Terraced
£700,286
Detached
£1,064,207
Flats/Maisonettes
£316,338
Other
£12,274

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pendennis Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
35 Pendennis Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£800,0002025-12-05 £830,252
Flat 16 Butterworth Court, 1 Pendennis Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£365,0002025-07-22 £362,683
Flat 2 Butterworth Court, 1 Pendennis Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£330,0002025-03-19 £322,110
Flat 12 Butterworth Court, 1 Pendennis Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£301,5002024-12-16 £287,712
Flat 2 37 Pendennis Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£377,0002024-09-30 £355,425
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW16 2SS

Employment

SW16 2SS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee122
Self-Employed34
Part-Time Employee26
Retired20
Unemployed12
Student (economically inactive)10
Looking after home or family9
Other8
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Education24
Human health and social work activities21
Professional, scientific and technical activities21
Construction21
Information and communication20
Administrative and support service activities18
Accommodation and food service activities16
Other15
Transport and storage9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Financial and insurance activities8
Real estate activities8
Manufacturing5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 1,952 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 2,396 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 2,703 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 3,260 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 3,331 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sunnyhill Primary School
Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW
3out of 4 620 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP
- not rated 896 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP
4out of 4 896 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET
4out of 4 938 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hitherfield Primary School
Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ
- not rated 1,024 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB
- not rated 567 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY
- not rated 1,052 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW
3out of 4 1,594 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ
3out of 4 1,912 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ
- not rated 1,912 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanford County Middle School
Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB
- not rated 2,754 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gorringe Park Middle School
Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD
- not rated 3,392 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Middle School
Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ
- not rated 3,676 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School
Commonside East , CR4 1YG
- not rated 4,166 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Liberty County Middle School
Western Road , CR4 3EB
- not rated 4,269 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 2,934 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,983 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 3,027 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 3,471 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 567 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
- not rated 2,448 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 5,244 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bright Sparks Stage School
16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP
- not rated 296 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Flames Academy
16 Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP
- not rated 296 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maypole School (Leigham Court)
76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA
- not rated 385 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Beechwood School
55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ
- not rated 551 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Livity School
Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW
3out of 4 600 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Odeon Cinema47 - 49 Streatham High Road, London95 yd
Life Cafe Restaurant5 Astoria Parade, Streatham High Road149 yd
COSTA COFFEE59 Streatham High Road, London165 yd
PRS - Performing Rights SocietyElgar House, 41 Streatham High Road183 yd
Wimpy160 Streatham High Road, London223 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
White LionThe White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road250 yd
Lisa's KitchenThe White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road268 yd
The Leigham WellLeigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road333 yd
Holland Tringham107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London380 yd
TaylorsTaylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road402 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted156 - 170 Streatham High Road, London215 yd
Amigos Burgers & Shakes156 Streatham High Road, London215 yd
Sunnyhill Thai Kitchen6 Sunnyhill Road, London228 yd
Chung Chun Korea Hotdog230 Streatham High Road, London250 yd
SubwayShop, 95 Streatham High Road256 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's172-176 Streatham High Road, London223 yd
Lidl222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London234 yd
Iceland Foods194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London234 yd
Tesco42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London561 yd
Marks \& SpencerUnit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London801 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Virgin Active Club (Streatham)
OCKLEY ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool249 yd
Dunraven School (North Side)
Mount Nod Road
517 yd
Dunraven School (South Side)
Leigham Court Road
artificial grass pitch536 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham)
Streatham High Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool594 yd
Valley Road Playing Fields
CURTIS FIELD ROAD
grass pitches705 yd
The Gym (Streatham)
STATION APPROACH
health and fitness suite846 yd
Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed)
Streatham High Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool901 yd
Streatham & Clapham High School
ABBOTSWOOD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches946 yd
Tooting Bec Lido
TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD
swimming pool951 yd
Telford Park Tennis Club
35a 35a Killieser Avenue
tennis courts1,005 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed134.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.