Mitcham Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW16 6NS 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 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 6RF, SW16 6NA, SW16 6RE, SW16 6NG, SW16 6RR, SW16 6BX, SW16 6RG, SW16 6DW, SW16 1NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 6NS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 51.1% | 47.4% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.6% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 6NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 49.4% | 47.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 37.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 48.3% | 56.9% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 57.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 6.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 57.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 23.4% |
| Other | 12.2% | 4.1% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 71.7% | 73.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 66.3% | 66.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 66.5% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 22.5% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 2.5% | -17.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mitcham Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Furzedown average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 2 152 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-04-06 | £362,122 |
| 166 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £851,000 | 2022-09-16 | £792,141 |
| 132 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-08-26 | £759,050 |
| Flat B 172 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-08-19 | £347,276 |
| 124 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £13,000 | 2022-06-28 | £12,253 |
SW16 6NS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Primary School Penwortham Road , SW16 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzedown Primary School Beclands Road , Tooting SW17 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 661 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 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Primary School Frinton Road , SW17 9EH | 3out of 4 | 929 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 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,050 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,304 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 | 1,518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza | 104 Mitcham Lane, London | 213 yd | |
| Cut The Mustard | 68 Moyser Road, London | 308 yd | |
| Naked Loaf | 70 Moyser Road, London | 312 yd | |
| Kido Streatham International | 113 Blegborough Road, London | 319 yd | |
| Home Made... | 112 Pendle Road, London | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Furzedown | 118 Mitcham Lane, London | 160 yd | |
| Club 99 | 99 Mitcham Lane, London | 203 yd | |
| STREATHAM CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 111 Blegborough Road, London | 298 yd | |
| Streatham Park Bowling Club | Pringle Gardens, London | 701 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabalicious | 1 Thrale Road, London | 113 yd | |
| Metro's | 109 Mitcham Lane, London | 175 yd | |
| Traditional Fish Bar | 107 Mitcham Lane, London | 180 yd | |
| Green Floor | 106 Mitcham Lane, London | 206 yd | |
| China Eats Takeaway Ltd | 79 Mitcham Lane, London | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 282 yd | |
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 941 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 941 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 986 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 137 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 307 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 485 yd | |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.