Culverhouse Gardens is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2TX 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 Culverhouse Gardens, London, SW16 2TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2TY, SW16 2XE, SW16 2XB, SW16 2XD, SW16 2TW, SW16 2QB, SW16 2PZ, SW16 2PY, SW16 2TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 2TX 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 Culverhouse Gardens was 143.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% higher than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Culverhouse Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 264th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Culverhouse Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2025-01-03 | £773,136 |
| 21 Culverhouse Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-11-17 | £1,264,103 |
| 9 Culverhouse Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,015,000 | 2023-04-03 | £956,116 |
| 18 Culverhouse Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-07-19 | £694,175 |
| 9 Culverhouse Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2021-01-08 | £733,830 |
SW16 2TX 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 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,727 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 | 3,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,373 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 | 638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,698 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,354 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 | 397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,677 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 | 365 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,849 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 | 371 yd | |
| Odeon Cinema | 47 - 49 Streatham High Road, London | 402 yd | |
| Kaspa's Desserts | 10 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 415 yd | |
| Baby Spinach | 24 - 26 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 415 yd | |
| Life Cafe Restaurant | 5 Astoria Parade, Streatham High Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 495 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 497 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 567 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 583 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 415 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 418 yd | |
| KFC | 116 Streatham High Road, London | 456 yd | |
| Orient Express | 12 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road | 482 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes | 156 Streatham High Road, London | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 495 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 550 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 584 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 224 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 237 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,023 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 1,027 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.