Mitcham Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW16 6PS 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 6PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 6PY, SW16 6PW, SW16 6PR, SW16 6NU, SW16 6PP, SW16 6PT, SW16 6PX, SW16 6NT, SW16 6PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 6PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 51.2% | -5.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 43.3% | 48.8% | 5.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 6PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 49.8% | 55.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 39% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 56% | 60.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 29.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 6.8% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around SW16 6PS this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 58.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 8.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 3.1% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 7.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 58.7% | 18.5% | 33.8% | 24.9% |
| Other | 12% | 2.2% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 60.1% | 60% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 53.7% | 64.7% | 11.0% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 23.5% | 20.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 6.4% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 3.2% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.2% | 65.4% | 13.2% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 22.5% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.3% | 6.4% | -5.9% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.8% | 4.6% | -12.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 1.1% | -12.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mitcham Lane was 88.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% higher than the Furzedown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mitcham Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Furzedown and the 354th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 223 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-09-29 | £429,644 |
| 223 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,000 | 2024-07-12 | £3,613 |
| Flat 3 223 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-08-31 | £297,639 |
| Flat 1 223 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-01-27 | £526,125 |
| 221 Mitcham Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-10-07 | £696,284 |
SW16 6PS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,798 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 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , Streatham SW16 6DS | - not rated | 399 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | - not rated | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eardley Infant School Blegborough Road , SW16 6DH | - not rated | 419 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzedown Primary School Beclands Road , Tooting SW17 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,982 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 | 557 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mitcham Vale School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 4out of 4 | 1,848 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 | 1,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,429 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 | 3,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,508 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,797 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,484 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 | 140 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasos Greek Souvlaki | 268 Mitcham Lane, London | 141 yd | |
| Aha Wok | Ground Floor, 251 Mitcham Lane | 142 yd | |
| Home Made... | 112 Pendle Road, London | 331 yd | |
| Deea Bangladeshi Kitchen | 231A Streatham Road, Streatham | 367 yd | |
| Cut The Mustard | 68 Moyser Road, London | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STREATHAM CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 111 Blegborough Road, London | 462 yd | |
| The Furzedown | 118 Mitcham Lane, London | 545 yd | |
| Club 99 | 99 Mitcham Lane, London | 582 yd | |
| Purkins Wine Bar | 174 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 679 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitcham's Plaice | 266 Mitcham Lane, London | 135 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 259 Mitcham Lane, London | 165 yd | |
| Kebabalicious | 1 Thrale Road, London | 497 yd | |
| Metro's | 109 Mitcham Lane, London | 555 yd | |
| Traditional Fish Bar | 107 Mitcham Lane, London | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 665 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | 107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London | 783 yd | |
| Tesco | 189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 197 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 694 yd | |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 756 yd |
| Granton Primary School GRANTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 773 yd |
| Streatham Vale Park ABERCAIRN ROAD | tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground OAKLEIGH WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.