Tankerville Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 5LN 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 5LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5LW, SW16 5LP, SW16 5DA, SW16 5LJ, SW16 5DB, SW16 5RZ, SW16 5LH, SW16 5LR, SW16 5RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 5LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.7% | 37.3% | -13.4% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 44.3% | 9.5% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 51.7% | 53.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 21.4% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 9.5% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 5.6% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 44.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.1% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 58.4% | 66.7% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 63.9% | 51.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 8.9% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 4.6% | -5.1% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 11.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 9.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 52.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 22.7% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 15% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 6.3% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Other Europe | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tankerville Road was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tankerville Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 286th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Wilmington Court Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,500 | 2025-11-21 | £373,861 |
| Flat 20 Wilmington Court Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-12-16 | £434,192 |
| Flat 14 Wilmington Court Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-22 | £418,366 |
| Flat 8 Wilmington Court Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2022-03-02 | £353,909 |
| Flat 18 Wilmington Court Tankerville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-02-21 | £337,365 |
SW16 5LN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SW16 5LN 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 5LN 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 | 198 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,280 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 | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Junior School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Infant School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 833 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 864 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 | 5,413 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 | 1,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,100 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 | 4,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,579 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,921 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,191 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 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,159 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 | 344 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bright Horizon Preparatory School Weltham Road , St James Hall SW16 6NT | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,399 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 | 234 yd | |
| Estate Office Coffee | 4 Greyhound Lane, London | 328 yd | |
| S Lounge | 540 Streatham High Road, London | 336 yd | |
| Common Cafe | 13 Greyhound Lane, London | 376 yd | |
| Piccolino Cafe | 212A Eardley Road, London | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 330 yd | |
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 345 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 588 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 633 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's Chicken | Shop, 14 Greyhound Lane | 330 yd | |
| Best Fried Chicken | Business, 558 Streatham High Road | 348 yd | |
| Golden City Take Away | 574 Streatham High Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Snak Tank | 580 Streatham High Road, London | 387 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | J Sainsbury, 480 Streatham High Road | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 401 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 634 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 648 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 909 yd | |
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 502 yd | |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 810 yd | |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 95.5% |
| 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 | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.