Massingberd Way is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 6AF is located in the Tooting Bec electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Massingberd Way, London, SW17 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 6AE, SW17 6AD, SW17 6ED, SW17 6AG, SW17 8DX, SW17 6EB, SW17 8DW, SW17 8DU, SW17 6EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW17 6AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.9% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.1% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 SW17 6AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 61.3% | 58.6% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 29.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (91%) 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 | 61.1% | 64.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 26.2% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around SW17 6AF this area, 2.9% 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 72.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.3% | 72.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 38.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.1% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 64.6% | 66.8% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 64.3% | 65.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 5.9% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 65.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 22.8% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 1.9% | -7.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 2.2% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Massingberd Way was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Massingberd Way has the 14th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 85th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Massingberd Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-11-08 | £699,264 |
| 72 Massingberd Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-04-30 | £654,592 |
| 73 Massingberd Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2019-12-11 | £681,231 |
| 73 Massingberd Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2017-04-26 | £786,986 |
| 72 Massingberd Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2009-05-29 | £763,448 |
SW17 6AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
SW17 6AF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,201 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 | 4,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbrook School Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG | 4out of 4 | 399 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 4out of 4 | 652 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzedown Primary School Beclands Road , Tooting SW17 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface RC Primary School Undine Street , Tooting SW17 8PP | 4out of 4 | 866 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 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,849 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,818 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 | 2,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,673 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 | 694 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Vietnamese | 51 Molyneux Drive, London | 249 yd | |
| Cafe De Niro | 111 Moyser Road, London | 485 yd | |
| Penniblack LDN | Redcroft, 3 West Drive | 589 yd | |
| Our Parks | Franciscan Primary School, Franciscan Road | 620 yd | |
| The Flow Pizza | Flat 2, 60C Thrale Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 564 yd | |
| Streatham Park Bowling Club | Pringle Gardens, London | 769 yd | |
| The Ramble Inn | 223 Mitcham Road, London | 892 yd | |
| Tooting Progressive Working | 227 Mitcham Road, London | 899 yd | |
| Goldfinch | 145 Mitcham Road, London | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 178 Franciscan Road, London | 639 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 105 Seely Road, Tooting | 897 yd | |
| EXCE'S | 1E Seely Road, Tooting | 897 yd | |
| Soni Pizza (Snappy Tomato Pizza) | 135 Mitcham Road, London | 927 yd | |
| Kebabalicious | 1 Thrale Road, London | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 931 yd | |
| Eelam Enterprise | 164B Mitcham Road, London | 956 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 965 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 970 yd | |
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 396 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 708 yd | |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 883 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,055 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.