Strathbrook Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 3AX is located in the Streatham Common & Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Strathbrook Road, London, SW16 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3DB, SW16 3AY, SW16 3AU, SW16 3AG, SW16 3PB, SW16 3AF, SW16 3DA, SW16 3PA, SW16 3DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 3AX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 46.9% | 47.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 3AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 43.1% | 44% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 42% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 59% | 58.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 28% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around SW16 3AX this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 59.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 8.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.9% | 59.7% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 25.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 72.6% | 67.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 81.2% | 72.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 72.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 20.9% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 0.7% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strathbrook Road was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Strathbrook Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Strathbrook Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £767,500 | 2023-10-12 | £742,645 |
| 63 Strathbrook Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2000-01-07 | £1,017,661 |
| 63 Strathbrook Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1995-08-25 | £792,321 |
SW16 3AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Lane Primary School Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3HX | 3out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,249 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 | 4out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,173 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,482 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 990 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Lounge | 540 Streatham High Road, London | 475 yd | |
| Xo-Tikka | 437-439 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 576 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 576 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 576 yd | |
| Rosemanor | Nursing Home, 46 Kempshott Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 561 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 719 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 786 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 1,017 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City Take Away | 574 Streatham High Road, London | 451 yd | |
| Snak Tank | 580 Streatham High Road, London | 453 yd | |
| Best Fried Chicken | Business, 558 Streatham High Road | 462 yd | |
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 576 yd | |
| CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee | 457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 482 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 654 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 964 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 647 yd | |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 819 yd | |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 999 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 1,018 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,069 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.