Henry Doulton Drive is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 6DE 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 6DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 6DF, SW17 8EA, SW17 6DG, SW17 6DD, SW17 6DJ, SW17 6BB, SW17 8EB, SW17 6BA, SW17 6AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW17 6DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 57.9% | 64.7% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 24.5% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 60.3% | 54.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 36.4% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 60.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 10.8% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 4.9% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 60.1% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 26.3% |
| Other | 11.4% | 2.4% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 3.3% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 56.4% | 64.8% | 8.4% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 63% | 60.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 20.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 5.5% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60% | 59.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 25.2% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 6.9% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 3.9% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Doulton Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the South Balham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-07-14 | £391,189 |
| 92 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-27 | £315,828 |
| 91 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2022-03-11 | £310,900 |
| 88 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-12-22 | £291,521 |
| 101 Henry Doulton Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-11-26 | £337,846 |
SW17 6DE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 156 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,488 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 | 4,555 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 | 445 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hearnville Primary School Hearnville Road , Chestnut Grove SW17 8RS | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | - not rated | 696 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 | 4,297 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 | 994 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,670 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 | 2,526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,810 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 | 2,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,538 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 841 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bertrum House School 290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road SW17 7BQ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 42 Abbotswood Road , Streatham SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,207 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 | 125 yd | |
| Penniblack LDN | Redcroft, 3 West Drive | 597 yd | |
| Cassio Ristorante | Ground Floor, 32 Tooting Bec Road | 625 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze Fish Bar | 8 Tooting Bec Road, London | 695 yd | |
| Richard's Kitchen | 16A Tooting Bec Road, London | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 245 yd | |
| Streatham Park Bowling Club | Pringle Gardens, London | 802 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 828 yd | |
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 835 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 178 Franciscan Road, London | 741 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 33 Upper Tooting Road, London | 789 yd | |
| Meat & Shake | 47 Upper Tooting Road, London | 798 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Basement And Ground Floors Take Away, 263 Balham High Road | 799 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers | 12 Upper Tooting Road, London | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 894 yd | |
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 956 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 974 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 366 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 611 yd | |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,005 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 1,019 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.