The Bungalows is in London and in Merton district. SW16 6PA is located in the Graveney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Bungalows, London, SW16 6PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 6PB, CR4 2ET, SW16 6NY, SW16 6PD, SW16 6PE, CR4 2EU, CR4 2EY, SW17 9RF, SW16 6PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 6PA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 54.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 38.7% | 39.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 43.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 51.9% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 46.1% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 14.5% | 4.7% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.3% 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 | 8.5% | 5.7% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 10% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 17.1% | 8.3% | -8.8% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| White | 41.2% | 42.3% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -39.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 60.4% | 61% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.5% | 8.5% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 61% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 26.5% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 4.6% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 4.3% | -19.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Bungalows was 140.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.0% higher than the Graveney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Bungalows has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Graveney and the 80th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Bungalows, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-10-30 | £515,897 |
| 9 The Bungalows, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £899,950 | 2022-09-16 | £901,727 |
| St Ives The Bungalows, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2021-06-25 | £663,526 |
| 14 The Bungalows, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-09-07 | £684,022 |
| 5 The Bungalows, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2018-08-31 | £629,916 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,799 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 | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Primary School Frinton Road , SW17 9EH | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granton Primary School Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecholme Primary School Edgehill Road , CR4 2HZ | - not rated | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecholme Primary School Edgehill Road , CR4 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 661 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mitcham Vale School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,238 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 | 4,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,886 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,050 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 5,152 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 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizon Preparatory School Weltham Road , St James Hall SW16 6NT | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Lodge School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,695 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deea Bangladeshi Kitchen | 231A Streatham Road, Streatham | 54 yd | |
| Aha Wok | Ground Floor, 251 Mitcham Lane | 255 yd | |
| Tasos Greek Souvlaki | 268 Mitcham Lane, London | 263 yd | |
| Chicken Sky | 205 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 266 yd | |
| Delicious Authentic Caribbean Cuisine | 215 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purkins Wine Bar | 174 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 315 yd | |
| Formerly known as The Vale | The Vale At Streatham, 1A Lilian Road | 774 yd | |
| STREATHAM CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 111 Blegborough Road, London | 820 yd | |
| The Furzedown | 118 Mitcham Lane, London | 941 yd | |
| Club 99 | 99 Mitcham Lane, London | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 259 Mitcham Lane, London | 232 yd | |
| Good Taste | 209 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 266 yd | |
| Burak Kebab House | 197 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 266 yd | |
| Mitcham's Plaice | 266 Mitcham Lane, London | 269 yd | |
| Peter's | 43 Gorringe Park Avenue, Mitcham | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 453 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 761 yd | |
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 1,031 yd | |
| Lidl | 14 London Road, Tooting | 1,046 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-56 London Road, Tooting | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 529 yd |
| Streatham Vale Park ABERCAIRN ROAD | tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 626 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground OAKLEIGH WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Figges Marsh LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 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 | 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 | 92.9% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.