Edgington Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 5BS 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 Edgington Road, London, SW16 5BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5TQ, SW16 6BH, SW16 5PH, SW16 5AA, SW16 5AB, SW16 6BD, SW16 6DD, SW16 5AD, SW16 6BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 5BS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 60.8% | 66.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.7% | 25.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 3.2% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 51.3% | 52.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 36% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 56% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 15.6% | 1.6% | -14.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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 | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 8.4% | -5.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 4.4% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 56.4% | 69.5% | 13.1% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 56% | 64.3% | 8.3% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 17.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 12% | 7.6% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 64.3% | 9.6% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 16.1% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 4.9% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 6.3% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edgington Road was 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edgington Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 341st highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Edgington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £747,500 | 2026-03-13 | £747,500 |
| 30A Edgington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2026-02-12 | £405,000 |
| 26 Edgington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-11-24 | £361,961 |
| 38 Edgington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £429,300 | 2025-11-21 | £437,718 |
| 19 Edgington Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £602,500 | 2025-03-28 | £613,048 |
SW16 5BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , Streatham SW16 6DS | - not rated | 265 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | - not rated | 265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eardley Infant School Blegborough Road , SW16 6DH | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | - not rated | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Primary School Penwortham Road , SW16 6RJ | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitcham Vale School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Community 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 | 1,223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,700 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 | 4,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,500 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,712 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 | 4,810 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,915 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 | - not rated | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,167 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 | 557 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 106 Eardley Road, London | 179 yd | |
| Piccolino Cafe | 212A Eardley Road, London | 225 yd | |
| Kido Streatham International | 113 Blegborough Road, London | 282 yd | |
| Common Cafe | 13 Greyhound Lane, London | 316 yd | |
| Estate Office Coffee | 4 Greyhound Lane, London | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STREATHAM CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 111 Blegborough Road, London | 295 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 345 yd | |
| Club 99 | 99 Mitcham Lane, London | 620 yd | |
| The Furzedown | 118 Mitcham Lane, London | 639 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMT Coffee | Streatham Common Railway Station, Estreham Road | 233 yd | |
| M M Fried Chicken | 27 Streatham Vale, London | 317 yd | |
| Gourmet China Cook | Ground Floor, 25 Streatham Vale | 317 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Shop, 14 Greyhound Lane | 345 yd | |
| Sizzling Plaice | 101 Streatham Vale, London | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 693 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 703 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 842 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 354 yd | |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 676 yd |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 676 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 751 yd | |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Streatham Vale Park ABERCAIRN ROAD | tennis courts | 877 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.