Abercairn Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 5AH 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 Abercairn Road, London, SW16 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5BJ, SW16 5AQ, SW16 5BL, SW16 5AJ, SW16 5BQ, SW16 5AL, SW16 5AN, CR4 2HR, SW16 5TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 5AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 48.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 41.1% | 48.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 33.2% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 28.7% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 15.9% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.7% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 45.6% | 19.3% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 14.4% | 2.6% | -11.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.6% 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% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.9% | 11.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 10.7% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 41.4% | 44.6% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -36.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 52.7% 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 | 62.9% | 52.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 16.5% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 53.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 29.4% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 3.7% | -22.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 11% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 14.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abercairn Road was 155.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abercairn Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 251st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Abercairn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2025-05-23 | £654,202 |
| 169 Abercairn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-01-31 | £543,400 |
| 171 Abercairn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,212 | 2023-08-25 | £654,252 |
| 113 Abercairn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-06-22 | £622,036 |
| 121 Abercairn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-12-21 | £560,784 |
SW16 5AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granton Primary School Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN | 4out of 4 | 131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecholme Primary School Edgehill Road , CR4 2HZ | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecholme Primary School Edgehill Road , CR4 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , Streatham SW16 6DS | - not rated | 794 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | - not rated | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mitcham Vale School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 5,102 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 5,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 5,346 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizon Preparatory School Weltham Road , St James Hall SW16 6NT | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Lodge School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signor Ciccio | Ground Floor, 132 Streatham Vale | 211 yd | |
| Mums cafe 11 | 7 Leonard Road, Streatham | 275 yd | |
| Four Seasons Bistro | Ground Floor, 99 Streatham Vale | 329 yd | |
| Peri Peri Streatham | 117 Streatham Vale, London | 329 yd | |
| Deea Bangladeshi Kitchen | 231A Streatham Road, Streatham | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formerly known as The Vale | The Vale At Streatham, 1A Lilian Road | 296 yd | |
| Purkins Wine Bar | 174 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 701 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 816 yd | |
| STREATHAM CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 111 Blegborough Road, London | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzling Plaice | 101 Streatham Vale, London | 329 yd | |
| Star Kebab | 366 Grove Road, Mitcham | 429 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 376 Grove Road, Mitcham | 429 yd | |
| Rowan Fish Bar | 184 Rowan Road, Streatham | 558 yd | |
| Rowan Tandoori | 174 Rowan Road, Streatham | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 329 yd | |
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | 189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 741 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 132 yd |
| Streatham Vale Park ABERCAIRN ROAD | tennis courts | 217 yd |
| Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground OAKLEIGH WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 863 yd |
| Eastfields Youth Centre Acacia Road | 961 yd | |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 1,008 yd | |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,085 yd |
| St Marks Academy ACACIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,090 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.