Albert Carr Gardens is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 3HD 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 Albert Carr Gardens, London, SW16 3HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3HF, SW16 3HG, SW16 3HQ, SW16 3HE, SW16 6EX, SW16 6ET, SW16 3HH, SW16 2HD, SW16 6EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 3HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.1% | 53.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 3HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.1% 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 | 54.3% | 61.1% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 26.4% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 9.1% | 4.7% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 44.3% | 51.9% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34.5% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 16.5% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 40.7% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 12.3% | 4.7% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.7% 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 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 21.7% | 20.5% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 18.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 9.1% | 4.7% | -4.4% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 34% | 37.7% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -43.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 61.2% | 58.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 10.4% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 58.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 19.2% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 11.7% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 6.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 3.9% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Carr Gardens was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Carr Gardens has the 33rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 347th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Albert Carr Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2025-03-31 | £353,345 |
| 49 Albert Carr Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-03-11 | £304,438 |
| 63 Albert Carr Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-08-21 | £330,045 |
| 43 Albert Carr Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-08-24 | £266,874 |
| 55 Albert Carr Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-08-31 | £367,961 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 3HD 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 | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | - not rated | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | - not rated | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 901 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 | 730 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,951 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,050 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,857 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 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 1,451 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 | 386 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Rook | Streatham Common Depot, London | 49 yd | |
| Il Forno | 420B Streatham High Road, London | 212 yd | |
| Winning Post Cafe | 161-163 Greyhound Lane, London | 236 yd | |
| Project 5000 | Streatham United Reformed Church, 388 Streatham High Road | 249 yd | |
| Mix Flavours Cafe | 6 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 253 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 288 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 345 yd | |
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 579 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galitos | 422A - 424 Streatham High Road, London | 212 yd | |
| Sizzlerz | 7 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 288 yd | |
| JJ Best Chicken | 9 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 288 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 3 Hopton Parade, Streatham High Road | 288 yd | |
| The Pepper Tree | 8 Sanders Parade, Greyhound Lane | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 166 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 338 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 338 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 478 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 234 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 380 yd | |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 683 yd | |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 731 yd | |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 95.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.