Prescott Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 5LD is located in the Streatham Common & Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prescott Close, London, SW16 5LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5LG, SW16 5RY, SW16 5LU, SW16 5RZ, SW16 5LQ, SW16 5LT, SW16 5GA, SW16 5LW, SW16 5LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 5LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 50.2% | 54% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 5LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 31% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 16% | 5.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 46.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 13.3% | 4.7% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.8% 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 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 5.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 11.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 49% | 44.8% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -36.6% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 53.9% | 57.8% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 19% | 12.2% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 11.9% | 5.0% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.4% | 58.4% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 29.3% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 2.6% | -10.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 3.7% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prescott Close was 148.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% higher than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prescott Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 267th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Prescott Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-09-10 | £508,296 |
| 1 Prescott Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-10-07 | £561,611 |
| 2 Prescott Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-05-17 | £540,668 |
| 4 Prescott Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-09-22 | £647,423 |
| 2 Prescott Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2014-03-21 | £532,328 |
SW16 5LD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,127 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 | - not rated | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Junior School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Infant School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,273 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 | 4,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,508 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,681 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,785 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 | 5,128 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 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,997 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 | 167 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bright Horizon Preparatory School Weltham Road , St James Hall SW16 6NT | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 96 yd | |
| S Lounge | 540 Streatham High Road, London | 165 yd | |
| Estate Office Coffee | 4 Greyhound Lane, London | 399 yd | |
| Common Cafe | 13 Greyhound Lane, London | 433 yd | |
| Waakye Joint Ltd | 440 Streatham High Road, London | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 169 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 402 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 454 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 511 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Fried Chicken | Business, 558 Streatham High Road | 204 yd | |
| Golden City Take Away | 574 Streatham High Road, London | 248 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, 480 Streatham High Road | 260 yd | |
| Snak Tank | 580 Streatham High Road, London | 272 yd | |
| Morley's Chicken | Shop, 14 Greyhound Lane | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 574 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 795 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 808 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 356 yd | |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 814 yd | |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 1,034 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.