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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 17 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-21 | £401,235 |
| Flat 2 10 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-02-10 | £332,612 |
| 35 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-08-28 | £1,398,582 |
| Flat 3 10 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-10-20 | £259,872 |
| Flat 1 6 Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-12 | £369,243 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,448 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 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granton Primary School Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Primary School Penwortham Road , SW16 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 4,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,529 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,930 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,959 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 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,095 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 | 1,873 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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.