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Nimrod Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW16 6SY 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 Nimrod Road, London, SW16 6SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW16 1NU, SW16 6UA, SW16 6TZ, SW16 6TA, SW16 6SZ, SW16 6TB, SW16 6TF, SW16 1NT, SW16 6SE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 6SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.9%50.7%-0.2% 51.0% -0.3%
Male49.1%49.3%0.2% 49.0% 0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SW16 6SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.3%36.7%-0.6% 37.9% -1.2%
Married: Opposite sex48.6%51.9%3.3% 44.2% 7.7%
Married: Same sex2%0%-2.0% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%2.3%2.3% 0.1% 2.2%
Separated2%0.4%-1.6% 2.2% -1.8%
Divorced6.7%4.9%-1.8% 9.1% -4.2%
Widowed3.5%3%-0.5% 6.1% -3.1%

Health

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 (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.8%63.6%8.8% 48.4% 15.2%
Good health33.4%24.3%-9.1% 33.6% -9.3%
Fair health9.3%9.8%0.5% 12.7% -2.9%
Bad health2.4%1.8%-0.6% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health0%0.6%0.6% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 6SY this area, 5.3% 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 63.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.9%5.3%-7.6% 18.2% -12.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.2%3.4%-6.8% 9.6% -6.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.4%6.9%-4.5% 13.4% -6.5%
Apprenticeship1.2%3.1%1.9% 5.3% -2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.6%14.5%3.9% 16.9% -2.4%
Degree or Similar45.1%63.7%18.6% 33.8% 29.9%
Other8.6%3.1%-5.5% 2.8% 0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian5.1%4.7%-0.4% 3.1% 1.6%
Pakistani9.9%6.5%-3.4% 2.7% 3.8%
Other Asian2.1%0.9%-1.2% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African1.8%2.4%0.6% 2.5% -0.1%
Black Caribbean4.2%3.5%-0.7% 1.0% 2.5%
Other Black3.9%1.5%-2.4% 0.5% 1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.5%3.5%2.0% 0.8% 2.7%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%2.1%1.2% 0.9% 1.2%
Mixed Other1.5%1.2%-0.3% 0.8% 0.4%
White68.4%71.5%3.1% 81.4% -9.9%
Arab0%0.6%0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Other0.3%1.2%0.9% 1.6% -0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.1%76.4%2.3% 83.2% -6.8%
European Union8.1%7.7%-0.4% 6.1% 1.6%
Rest of Europe0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa6.6%6.2%-0.4% 2.7% 3.5%
Middle East and Asia5.7%3.5%-2.2% 5.6% -2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.2%4.7%0.5% 1.3% 3.4%
Oceania0.6%0.9%0.3% 0.3% 0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK74.1%76.4%2.3% 83.2% -6.8%
10+ Years1.2%19.8%18.6% 9.8% 10.0%
5-10 Years1.5%2.7%1.2% 2.9% -0.2%
2-5 Years5.7%0.3%-5.4% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years17.5%0.9%-16.6% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.8% 76.7% 8.1%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries3% 1.5% 1.5%
Turkey0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held6.6% 13.5% -6.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion46.6% 37.2% 9.4%
Christian32% 46.2% -14.2%
Hindu3% 1.7% 1.3%
Jewish1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Muslim10.1% 6.5% 3.6%
Not answered7.1% 6.0% 1.1%

Safety

Is Nimrod Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nimrod Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Furzedown average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,300
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW16 6SY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Nimrod Road are based on 277 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wandsworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Nimrod Road, London, SW16 6SY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW16 6SY

Average Price
£845,854
Semi-Detached
£955,952
Terraced
£967,855
Detached
£1,033,165
Flats/Maisonettes
£445,187
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Nimrod Road

Average Price
£699,764
Semi-Detached
£892,421
Terraced
£753,830
Detached
£910,721
Flats/Maisonettes
£404,482
Other
£226,416

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Nimrod Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
24 Nimrod Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£542,5002024-02-13 £542,500
22 Nimrod Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£445,0002022-03-23 £426,900
20 Nimrod Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,200,0002021-09-03 £1,251,447
24 Nimrod Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£525,0002020-01-03 £568,215
26 Nimrod Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£915,0002019-02-22 £1,048,149
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW16 6SY

Employment

SW16 6SY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.

SW16 6SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee103
Self-Employed50
Retired33
Part-Time Employee19
Student (economically inactive)14
Looking after home or family14
Unemployed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Other6
Long-Term Sick or disabled6

Employment Industry

Education24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Professional, scientific and technical activities22
Human health and social work activities17
Information and communication15
Financial and insurance activities11
Other11
Administrative and support service activities10
Transport and storage8
Construction8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Accommodation and food service activities5
Manufacturing3
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
4out of 4 2,381 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 3,191 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 3,196 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ
4out of 4 4,212 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 4,615 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Penwortham Primary School
Penwortham Road , SW16 6RJ
3out of 4 632 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Furzedown Primary School
Beclands Road , Tooting SW17 9TJ
3out of 4 749 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP
4out of 4 844 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Goldfinch Primary School
Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS
1out of 4 847 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Hillbrook School
Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG
4out of 4 978 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Graveney School
Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU
4out of 4 653 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ernest Bevin College
Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF
2out of 4 2,047 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY
4out of 4 2,142 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Chestnut Grove School
Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ
3out of 4 2,222 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Atkins Road , SW12 0AB
4out of 4 2,514 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 3,029 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , Clapham
- not rated 3,714 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 3,907 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
3out of 4 1,957 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
4out of 4 2,183 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Streatham & Clapham High School
42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW
- not rated 1,182 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit
287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE
3out of 4 1,198 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al Risalah Boys' School
145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ
- not rated 1,408 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Al Risalah Secondary School
145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ
- not rated 1,416 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Eveline Day School
Swan House , 207 Balham High Road
- not rated 1,707 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Flow PizzaFlat 2, 60C Thrale Road205 yd
Cafe De Niro111 Moyser Road, London297 yd
Penniblack LDNRedcroft, 3 West Drive349 yd
Naked Loaf70 Moyser Road, London357 yd
Cut The Mustard68 Moyser Road, London360 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Streatham Park Bowling ClubPringle Gardens, London355 yd
The Furzedown118 Mitcham Lane, London367 yd
Club 9999 Mitcham Lane, London408 yd
STREATHAM CONSERVATIVE CLUB111 Blegborough Road, London707 yd
The Manor ArmsMitcham Lane, London950 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Green Floor106 Mitcham Lane, London374 yd
Kebabalicious1 Thrale Road, London395 yd
Metro's109 Mitcham Lane, London406 yd
Traditional Fish Bar107 Mitcham Lane, London406 yd
China Eats Takeaway Ltd79 Mitcham Lane, London423 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's86-88 Mitcham Lane, London380 yd
Aldi350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London1,063 yd
Tesco384 Streatham High Road, London1,063 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Squats Gym
MITCHAM LANE
health and fitness suite416 yd
Penwortham School
PENWORTHAM ROAD
artificial grass pitch576 yd
Furze Down Recreation Ground
Ramsdale Road
tennis courts590 yd
Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym
TOOTING BEC ROAD
athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite650 yd
Furzedown Recreation Centre
CHILLERTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts657 yd
Graveney School
FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD
health and fitness suite690 yd
Streatham Youth And Community Trust
CONYERS ROAD
822 yd
Tooting Bec Lido
TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD
swimming pool846 yd
Tooting Common
TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE
grass pitches, tennis courts883 yd
The Gym (Streatham)
STATION APPROACH
health and fitness suite988 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 82.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 76.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed167.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed108 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.