Hilldown Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 3DZ 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 Hilldown Road, London, SW16 3DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3DX, SW16 3NZ, SW16 3NX, SW16 3NU, SW16 3NY, SW16 3PA, SW16 3NR, SW16 3DY, SW16 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 3DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 43% | 43.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 44.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 47.5% | 50.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 35.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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.
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 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 3.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 8.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 56.2% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 12.4% | 1.3% | -11.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.1% 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 | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 49.6% | 58.1% | 8.5% | 81.4% | -23.3% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
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 | 61.1% | 66.7% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 10.4% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 66.3% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 26.3% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 1.3% | -24.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilldown Road was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilldown Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 195th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1C Hilldown Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-27 | £400,000 |
| 16 Hilldown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2024-12-18 | £1,050,000 |
| 7 Hilldown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,038,250 | 2023-10-20 | £1,007,713 |
| 27 Hilldown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,052 | 2023-09-15 | £838,627 |
| 35 Hilldown Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £996,500 | 2023-09-01 | £951,161 |
SW16 3DZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 3DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 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 | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,058 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 | 4,337 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,576 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,129 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 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 1,880 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 | 1,291 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Lounge | 540 Streatham High Road, London | 189 yd | |
| Rosemanor | Nursing Home, 46 Kempshott Road | 397 yd | |
| Xo-Tikka | 437-439 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 409 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 409 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 326 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 584 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 655 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 749 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City Take Away | 574 Streatham High Road, London | 151 yd | |
| Snak Tank | 580 Streatham High Road, London | 159 yd | |
| Best Fried Chicken | Business, 558 Streatham High Road | 160 yd | |
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 409 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, 480 Streatham High Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 349 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 845 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 911 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 486 yd | |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 919 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 1,019 yd | |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,061 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,078 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.