Valley Road is in Streatham, London and in Lambeth district. SW16 2XT 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 Valley Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 2BG, SW16 2AH, SW16 2XS, SW16 2AJ, SW16 2UN, SW16 2XR, SW16 2UD, SW16 2BY, SW16 2HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 2XT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 52.3% | 53.4% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.6% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 2XT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 50.5% | 54.7% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 29.2% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 8.7% | 5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 6.4% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 33.2% | 51.3% | 18.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 12.8% | -9.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 15% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 3.8% | -15.0% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 48.1% | 26.9% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.9% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.2% 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 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 26.3% | 16.1% | -10.2% | 2.5% | 13.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.6% | 13.2% | -7.4% | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| White | 28.6% | 39.2% | 10.6% | 81.4% | -42.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 59.5% | 66.7% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 20.2% | 13% | -7.2% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 5.3% | -5.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 67.3% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 26.7% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 2% | -7.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 0.7% | -26.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 135.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% higher than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 286th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Valley Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,092,000 | 2024-10-23 | £1,039,947 |
| 139 Valley Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2018-07-23 | £1,458,075 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 2XT 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,485 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 | 77 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 515 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,808 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 | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 568 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flames Academy 16 Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA | - not rated | 666 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 934 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholemeal Cafe | 1 Shrubbery Road, London | 698 yd | |
| Hungs Restaurant | 2 Sunnyhill Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Odeon Cinema | 47 - 49 Streatham High Road, London | 779 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 59 Streatham High Road, London | 824 yd | |
| Tam's Vietnamese Restaurant | Ground Floor, 133 Streatham High Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 487 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 823 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 823 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 845 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhill Thai Kitchen | 6 Sunnyhill Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Subway | Shop, 95 Streatham High Road | 788 yd | |
| Dolce & Gelato | 9 Gleneldon Mews, London | 827 yd | |
| Chung Chun Korea Hotdog | 230 Streatham High Road, London | 845 yd | |
| Grillo's Peri Peri | 177 Streatham High Road, London | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 858 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 858 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 915 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 968 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 442 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 509 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 742 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 1,020 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 1,067 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.