Ivyday Grove is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2XD 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 Ivyday Grove, London, SW16 2XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2TU, SW16 2XE, SW16 2UZ, SW16 2XB, SW16 2TT, SW16 2TX, SW16 2UX, SW16 2UY, SW16 2SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 2XD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2XD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 45.9% | 44.8% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 41.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 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 (88.5%) 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 | 54.8% | 55.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 33.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 10% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 9.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 57.5% | 22.2% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 14.1% | 1.4% | -12.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 2.7% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 57.1% | 55.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 56.3% | 64.9% | 8.6% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 11.8% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 7.7% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 5% | -4.9% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 8.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 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 | 53.6% | 64.9% | 11.3% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 26.5% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 4.1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 0.9% | -27.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivyday Grove was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ivyday Grove has the 8th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 115th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ivyday Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £622,000 | 2023-04-21 | £609,683 |
| 24 Ivyday Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2022-09-09 | £701,724 |
| 8 Ivyday Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £697,000 | 2020-10-30 | £703,394 |
| 6 Ivyday Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-09-13 | £605,902 |
| 8 Ivyday Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £646,000 | 2018-08-24 | £730,903 |
SW16 2XD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2XD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,821 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 | 3,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,346 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 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,068 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 | 1,117 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 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,682 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 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 2,804 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,412 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,596 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 | 456 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odeon Cinema | 47 - 49 Streatham High Road, London | 431 yd | |
| PRS - Performing Rights Society | Elgar House, 41 Streatham High Road | 437 yd | |
| Life Cafe Restaurant | 5 Astoria Parade, Streatham High Road | 464 yd | |
| Hungs Restaurant | 2 Sunnyhill Road, London | 499 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 59 Streatham High Road, London | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 431 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 577 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 584 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 590 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhill Thai Kitchen | 6 Sunnyhill Road, London | 499 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 506 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 509 yd | |
| Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted | 156 - 170 Streatham High Road, London | 532 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes | 156 Streatham High Road, London | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 543 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 568 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 568 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 688 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 204 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 300 yd | |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 918 yd | |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 1,067 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.