Blegborough Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW16 6DL is located in the Furzedown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blegborough Road, London, SW16 6DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 6DZ, SW16 6BE, SW16 6DW, SW16 6DS, SW16 6DH, SW16 6BN, SW16 6BX, SW16 6BL, SW16 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 6DL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.1% | 49% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 51.3% | 60.3% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 26.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 55% | 60.8% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 27% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 12.9% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 7.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 53.4% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 11.5% | 1.6% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 10.6% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 9.0% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 47.2% | 56.4% | 9.2% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 59.3% | 55.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 19.6% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 16.5% | 9.1% | -7.4% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 9.5% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 55.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 25.1% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 5.8% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 4.6% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blegborough Road was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% higher than the Furzedown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blegborough Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzedown and the 369th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Blegborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2025-02-28 | £550,455 |
| 49 Blegborough Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2025-02-28 | £487,888 |
| 21 Blegborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £418,200 | 2025-02-13 | £414,776 |
| 53 Blegborough Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-09-26 | £466,855 |
| 25 Blegborough Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2024-03-01 | £960 |
SW16 6DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 185 |
| Self-Employed | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Primary School Penwortham Road , SW16 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzedown Primary School Beclands Road , Tooting SW17 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 811 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 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,084 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,380 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 | 1,373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kido Streatham International | 113 Blegborough Road, London | 136 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken & Pizza | 106 Eardley Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 104 Mitcham Lane, London | 256 yd | |
| Ascot Rehab Ltd | 6-8 Aldrington Road, London | 418 yd | |
| Cut The Mustard | 68 Moyser Road, London | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STREATHAM CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 111 Blegborough Road, London | 117 yd | |
| Club 99 | 99 Mitcham Lane, London | 224 yd | |
| The Furzedown | 118 Mitcham Lane, London | 234 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 636 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabalicious | 1 Thrale Road, London | 197 yd | |
| Metro's | 109 Mitcham Lane, London | 209 yd | |
| Traditional Fish Bar | 107 Mitcham Lane, London | 212 yd | |
| Green Floor | 106 Mitcham Lane, London | 252 yd | |
| China Eats Takeaway Ltd | 79 Mitcham Lane, London | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 307 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 819 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 819 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 836 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 183 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 307 yd | |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 437 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 751 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 955 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 | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.