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 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prescott Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 393rd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 | £509,325 |
| 1 Prescott Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-10-07 | £562,748 |
| 2 Prescott Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-05-17 | £541,763 |
| 4 Prescott Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-09-22 | £648,733 |
| 2 Prescott Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2014-03-21 | £533,405 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,186 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 | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granton Primary School Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 997 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,644 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,047 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 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 1,989 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 | 1,604 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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.