Runnymede Crescent is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 5UE 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 Runnymede Crescent, London, SW16 5UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5EF, SW16 5EE, SW16 5UA, SW16 5TY, SW16 5UB, SW16 5UD, SW16 5UF, SW16 5EG, SW16 5DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 5UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.7% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.3% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 36.2% | 41.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 41.9% | 53.7% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 32.4% | -12.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.8% | 17.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 7.7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 44.9% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 14.6% | 3.4% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.3% 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% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 10.6% | -4.2% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 11.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 7.5% | 7.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 38.2% | 37.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -44.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 50.8% | 53.5% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 15.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 17.5% | 11% | -6.5% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 9.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.7% | 53.4% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 30.7% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 4.9% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 4.1% | -22.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runnymede Crescent was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Runnymede Crescent has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 355th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Runnymede Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-09-21 | £469,521 |
| 65 Runnymede Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2017-08-11 | £631,388 |
| 61 Runnymede Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2015-02-20 | £553,745 |
| 81 Runnymede Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2012-12-21 | £475,761 |
| 63 Runnymede Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2011-10-14 | £441,360 |
SW16 5UE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 5UE 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 4,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granton Primary School Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,451 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,116 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,527 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 | 1,936 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 2,526 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Cafe Ltd | 1579 London Road, Norbury | 424 yd | |
| Hap Lee | 1585 London Road, Norbury | 432 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Norbury | 1538 - 1540 London Road, Norbury | 463 yd | |
| Charsi Karahi | 1553 London Road, Norbury | 470 yd | |
| Lazzat Of Pakistan | 1547 London Road, Norbury | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 722 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 740 yd | |
| Formerly known as The Vale | The Vale At Streatham, 1A Lilian Road | 895 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 973 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee | 457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 453 yd | |
| SnackPi | 1557 London Road, Norbury | 459 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 1532 London Road, Norbury | 468 yd | |
| Morleys | 1549 London Road, Norbury | 470 yd | |
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 566 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 622 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 748 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 786 yd | |
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 915 yd | |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 930 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 | 82.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.