Henry Doulton Drive is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 6DA 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 Henry Doulton Drive, London, SW17 6DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 6AG, SW17 6ED, SW17 6AH, SW17 8DX, SW17 6AD, SW17 6EA, SW17 6DH, SW17 6DB, SW17 6BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 6DA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 55.1% | 57.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 44.9% | 42.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 6DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 57.2% | 53.1% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 28.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 10% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 58% | 50.7% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 31.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 15.1% | 7.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 61.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 5.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 61.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 27.7% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 67.3% | 68.3% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 69.7% | 68.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 13% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 68.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 21.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 2.6% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 1.2% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Doulton Drive was 47.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Henry Doulton Drive has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Balham and the 229th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2026-03-11 | £196,000 |
| 42 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-08-15 | £285,640 |
| 44 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-08-30 | £340,740 |
| 36 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-08-18 | £393,652 |
| 22 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-11-30 | £272,217 |
SW17 6DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 203 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,725 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 | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hearnville Primary School Hearnville Road , Chestnut Grove SW17 8RS | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | - not rated | 764 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,264 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 | 778 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,619 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 | 2,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,738 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,163 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,353 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 | 2,398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bright Horizon Preparatory School Weltham Road , St James Hall SW16 6NT | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bertrum House School 290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 42 Abbotswood Road , Streatham SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,334 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 | 156 yd | |
| Cafe De Niro | 111 Moyser Road, London | 592 yd | |
| Penniblack LDN | Redcroft, 3 West Drive | 592 yd | |
| Our Parks | Franciscan Primary School, Franciscan Road | 621 yd | |
| The Flow Pizza | Flat 2, 60C Thrale Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 444 yd | |
| Streatham Park Bowling Club | Pringle Gardens, London | 787 yd | |
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 882 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 962 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 178 Franciscan Road, London | 635 yd | |
| 149CM Group Limited | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 890 yd | |
| Meat & Shake | 47 Upper Tooting Road, London | 917 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 33 Upper Tooting Road, London | 918 yd | |
| Lahore Spices | Former Parent 111 To 113, Upper Tooting Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 950 yd | |
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 964 yd | |
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 965 yd | |
| Eelam Enterprise | 164B Mitcham Road, London | 1,011 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 564 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 635 yd | |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 996 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,054 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.