Windermere Road is in London and in Merton district. SW16 5HE is located in the Longthornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windermere Road, London, SW16 5HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4QN, SW16 4QL, SW16 4QH, SW16 4QJ, SW16 4QW, SW16 5HB, SW16 5QL, SW16 5HD, SW16 5QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 5HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.1% | 49.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 39.9% | 42% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 42.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 44.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 36.1% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.7% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 | 17.1% | 14.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 9.4% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 38.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.2% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.6% 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 | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.7% | 14.6% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 13.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 29.2% | 28.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -52.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 58.4% | 55.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 15.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 15.6% | 10.5% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 56% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 31.9% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.6% | 2.5% | -26.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 19.4% | 6.5% | 12.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windermere Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Longthornton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Windermere Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-12-03 | £397,649 |
| First Floor Flat 117 Windermere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-12-09 | £382,869 |
| 111 Windermere Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-10-01 | £522,426 |
| 98 Windermere Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-07-19 | £678,342 |
| 112 Windermere Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-02-05 | £420,670 |
SW16 5HE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 4,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 4,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Junior School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Infant School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 614 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 | 4,557 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 | 490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitcham Vale School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,424 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 | 167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,624 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 | 4,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,552 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 5,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,350 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 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bright Horizon Preparatory School Weltham Road , St James Hall SW16 6NT | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Lodge School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 2,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox's Den | Stanford Primary School, Chilmark Road | 127 yd | |
| Sweet Dee's Jerk | Unit 31, Vale Industrial Park, 170 Rowan Road | 318 yd | |
| Chicken Express | Shop, 180 Rowan Road | 425 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe Restaurant | 25 Rowan Road, Streatham | 491 yd | |
| Fornos Delicatessen | 17A Rowan Road, Streatham | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formerly known as The Vale | The Vale At Streatham, 1A Lilian Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Fish Bar | 184 Rowan Road, Streatham | 424 yd | |
| Rowan Tandoori | 174 Rowan Road, Streatham | 424 yd | |
| Taste of China | 241 Northborough Road, Streatham | 517 yd | |
| Morleys | 215 Manor Road, Mitcham | 608 yd | |
| Star Kebab | 366 Grove Road, Mitcham | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 425 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 835 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 1,007 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 837 yd |
| Streatham Vale Park ABERCAIRN ROAD | tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground OAKLEIGH WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 988 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.