Tankerville Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 5LL 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 Tankerville Road, London, SW16 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5BX, SW16 5BY, SW16 5SD, SW16 5LH, SW16 5SA, SW16 5SB, SW16 5LJ, SW16 5NP, SW16 5DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 5LL 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 | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around SW16 5LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 53.6% | 53.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 29.6% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 39.5% | 51.8% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 7.5% | -10.4% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 7.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 54.4% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.7% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 65.9% | 60.8% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 65.9% | 58.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 15.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 11.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 58.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 19.4% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 4.7% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tankerville Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Streatham Common & Vale average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £927,500 | 2025-12-05 | £961,283 |
| Flat 3 10 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-08-15 | £298,639 |
| First Floor Flat 17 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-21 | £390,437 |
| Flat 2 10 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-02-10 | £321,970 |
| 35 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-08-28 | £1,400,000 |
SW16 5LL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,357 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 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , Streatham SW16 6DS | - not rated | 689 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | - not rated | 689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eardley Infant School Blegborough Road , SW16 6DH | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Granton Primary School Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN | 4out of 4 | 804 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 | 5,403 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 | 1,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 996 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,001 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 | 4,317 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,643 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,793 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,033 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 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,084 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 | 388 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bright Horizon Preparatory School Weltham Road , St James Hall SW16 6NT | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Office Coffee | 4 Greyhound Lane, London | 104 yd | |
| Common Cafe | 13 Greyhound Lane, London | 151 yd | |
| Piccolino Cafe | 212A Eardley Road, London | 245 yd | |
| Rosemanor | Nursing Home, 46 Kempshott Road | 273 yd | |
| S Lounge | 540 Streatham High Road, London | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 106 yd | |
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 388 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 508 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 530 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's Chicken | Shop, 14 Greyhound Lane | 106 yd | |
| AMT Coffee | Streatham Common Railway Station, Estreham Road | 231 yd | |
| M M Fried Chicken | 27 Streatham Vale, London | 276 yd | |
| Gourmet China Cook | Ground Floor, 25 Streatham Vale | 276 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, 480 Streatham High Road | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 365 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 560 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 778 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 856 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 454 yd | |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 591 yd | |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 804 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.