Leigham Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2TN 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 2TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2TH, SW16 2TP, SW16 2TL, SW16 2TW, SW16 2TG, SW16 2TJ, SW16 2TR, SW16 2TY, SW16 2TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 2TN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 49.1% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 44.6% | 50.9% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2TN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 50% | 58.4% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 23.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 3.4% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 34.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 21.1% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 9.7% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 37.6% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 12.4% | 1.7% | -10.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.4% 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 | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 22% | 27.4% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 24.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 4.8% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 39.8% | 35.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -46.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 56.5% | 58.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 13.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 58% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 31.5% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 2.2% | -8.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 1.9% | -20.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 18.9% | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigham Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Streatham Hill East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21 Dunton House Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £239,500 | 2016-06-01 | £242,484 |
| Flat 13 Dunton House Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2011-04-08 | £261,314 |
| Flat 17 Dunton House Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2007-10-26 | £297,352 |
| Flat 17 Dunton House Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2007-02-14 | £266,243 |
| Flat 13 Dunton House Leigham Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2006-02-10 | £326,062 |
SW16 2TN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 2TN 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,562 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 | 3,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,289 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 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,627 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,243 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 | 568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRS - Performing Rights Society | Elgar House, 41 Streatham High Road | 208 yd | |
| Kaspa's Desserts | 10 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 246 yd | |
| Baby Spinach | 24 - 26 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 246 yd | |
| Shrimp Shack | 20 - 21 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 249 yd | |
| Trio Pizzeria | 19 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 330 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 438 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 458 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 485 yd | |
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 246 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 249 yd | |
| KFC | 116 Streatham High Road, London | 284 yd | |
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 329 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes | 156 Streatham High Road, London | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 344 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 432 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 432 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 438 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 310 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 362 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 406 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 854 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 1,069 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,076 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 | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.