Ellison Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 5DD 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 Ellison Road, London, SW16 5DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5DB, SW16 5LR, SW16 5LP, SW16 5DY, SW16 5EA, SW16 5LW, SW16 5LN, SW16 5DA, SW16 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 5DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.7% | 37.3% | -13.4% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 44.3% | 9.5% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 51.7% | 53.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 21.4% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 5.6% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 44.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.1% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 58.4% | 66.7% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 63.9% | 51.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 8.9% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 4.6% | -5.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 11.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 52.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 22.7% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 15% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 6.3% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ellison Road was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ellison Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 270th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Ellison Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2024-08-30 | £974,012 |
| 112 Ellison Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-08-05 | £584,407 |
| Flat 2 98 Ellison Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-12-02 | £289,604 |
| 136 Ellison Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2022-07-20 | £757,304 |
| 154 Ellison Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-06-30 | £803,860 |
SW16 5DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5DD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 5DD 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 | 198 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,423 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 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granton Primary School Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 4,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,636 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,836 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,296 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 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,294 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 | 1,844 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemanor | Nursing Home, 46 Kempshott Road | 377 yd | |
| S Lounge | 540 Streatham High Road, London | 414 yd | |
| Estate Office Coffee | 4 Greyhound Lane, London | 457 yd | |
| Common Cafe | 13 Greyhound Lane, London | 508 yd | |
| Piccolino Cafe | 212A Eardley Road, London | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 457 yd | |
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 473 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 739 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 787 yd | |
| Formerly known as The Vale | The Vale At Streatham, 1A Lilian Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Fried Chicken | Business, 558 Streatham High Road | 398 yd | |
| Golden City Take Away | 574 Streatham High Road, London | 404 yd | |
| Snak Tank | 580 Streatham High Road, London | 405 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Shop, 14 Greyhound Lane | 457 yd | |
| Gourmet China Cook | Ground Floor, 25 Streatham Vale | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 549 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 600 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 623 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 847 yd | |
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 851 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 951 yd | |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Streatham Vale Park ABERCAIRN ROAD | tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 85.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.