Rowan Road is in London and in Merton district. SW16 5HZ 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 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5JD, SW16 5HX, SW16 5JB, SW16 5JA, SW16 5HU, SW16 5HH, SW16 5HR, SW16 5BN, SW16 5JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 5HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 52.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 45% | 47.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 5HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 45.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 43.1% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 47.6% | 51% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 15.7% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 43.9% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.4% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.3% 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 | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 10.6% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 10.8% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 19% | 10.2% | -8.8% | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 35.5% | 31.3% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -50.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 57.8% | 54.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 13.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.3% | 54.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 27.1% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 4% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.2% | 37.2% | -22.0% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 25% | 6.5% | 18.5% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowan Road was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Longthornton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowan Road has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Longthornton and the 94th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Rowan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2025-03-27 | £492,303 |
| 59 Rowan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-04-17 | £399,143 |
| 87 Rowan Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £24,500 | 2023-06-09 | £24,720 |
| 53 Rowan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-03-23 | £561,860 |
| 81 Rowan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2022-02-18 | £581,655 |
SW16 5HZ 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 5HZ 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 4,737 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 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lonesome Primary School Grove Road , CR4 1SD | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecholme Primary School Edgehill Road , CR4 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Primary School Sandy Lane , Figges Marsh CR4 2YA | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RISE Education 37-39 WESTERN ROAD , MITCHAM CR4 3ED | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 2,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Express | Shop, 180 Rowan Road | 74 yd | |
| Sweet Dee's Jerk | Unit 31, Vale Industrial Park, 170 Rowan Road | 182 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe Restaurant | 25 Rowan Road, Streatham | 213 yd | |
| Fornos Delicatessen | 17A Rowan Road, Streatham | 213 yd | |
| Mums cafe 11 | 7 Leonard Road, Streatham | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formerly known as The Vale | The Vale At Streatham, 1A Lilian Road | 271 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Fish Bar | 184 Rowan Road, Streatham | 66 yd | |
| Rowan Tandoori | 174 Rowan Road, Streatham | 66 yd | |
| Star Kebab | 366 Grove Road, Mitcham | 357 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 376 Grove Road, Mitcham | 357 yd | |
| Sizzling Plaice | 101 Streatham Vale, London | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 74 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham Vale Park ABERCAIRN ROAD | tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 461 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground OAKLEIGH WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Eastfields Youth Centre Acacia Road | 795 yd | |
| St Marks Academy ACACIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,048 yd |
| Westminster City School Sports Ground (Closed) Tamworth Lane | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.