Heybridge Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 3NR 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 Heybridge Avenue, London, SW16 3NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3NQ, SW16 3PL, SW16 3NU, SW16 3QF, SW16 3PJ, SW16 3QG, SW16 3NX, SW16 3DX, SW16 3DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 3NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.9% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.1% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 58.2% | 62.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 16.5% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 13.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 41.4% | 48.2% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 33.2% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 13.3% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 25% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 9.1% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 36.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 18.5% | 14.2% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 11.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 14.1% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 4.9% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| White | 38.4% | 38.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -43.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 9.8% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 54.3% | 56% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 11.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 18.1% | 13.8% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 12% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 10.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 55.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 28.3% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 3.1% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 3.5% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heybridge Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Streatham Common & Vale average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Coulthurst Court, 1A Heybridge Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-07-29 | £251,834 |
| Flat 8 Coulthurst Court, 1A Heybridge Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2020-08-10 | £223,960 |
| Flat 8 Coulthurst Court, 1A Heybridge Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-05-15 | £188,305 |
| Flat 8 Coulthurst Court, 1A Heybridge Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-03-13 | £146,351 |
| Flat 4 Coulthurst Court, 1A Heybridge Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-02-06 | £165,509 |
SW16 3NR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 3NR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,047 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 | 310 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 1,145 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 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,461 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,533 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,064 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 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 1,878 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 | 1,382 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,522 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 | 67 yd | |
| Rosemanor | Nursing Home, 46 Kempshott Road | 270 yd | |
| Xo-Tikka | 437-439 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 474 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 474 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 204 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 485 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 556 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 623 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Fried Chicken | Business, 558 Streatham High Road | 87 yd | |
| Golden City Take Away | 574 Streatham High Road, London | 124 yd | |
| Snak Tank | 580 Streatham High Road, London | 153 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, 480 Streatham High Road | 332 yd | |
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 333 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 436 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 825 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 910 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 383 yd | |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 724 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 978 yd | |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 987 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 1,043 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.