Elderfield Place is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 6ED 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 Elderfield Place, London, SW17 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 6AD, SW17 6AG, SW17 6EA, SW17 6AF, SW17 6AB, SW17 6DA, SW17 6EB, SW17 6AA, SW17 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW17 6ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 50.7% | 6.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 55.9% | 49.3% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 6ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 59.7% | 54.7% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 34.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 62.8% | 56.6% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 33.8% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6ED this area, 8.2% 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 66.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.3% | 66.4% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 66.3% | 62.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 66.3% | 59.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 15.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 59.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 26.9% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.9% | 5.7% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 2.2% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elderfield Place was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elderfield Place has the 32nd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Balham and the 342nd highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Elderfield Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2025-10-16 | £897,786 |
| 69 Elderfield Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-10-13 | £432,965 |
| 54 Elderfield Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2025-06-20 | £875,504 |
| 56 Elderfield Place, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-06-13 | £826,865 |
| 67 Elderfield Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-10-01 | £418,044 |
SW17 6ED area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 6ED 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW17 6ED area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,123 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 | 3,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,658 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 | 4,726 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 | 530 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hearnville Primary School Hearnville Road , Chestnut Grove SW17 8RS | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzedown Primary School Beclands Road , Tooting SW17 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 771 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 | 4,318 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 | 721 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,943 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 | 2,258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,547 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 | 2,832 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,173 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,429 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 | 2,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,522 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 | 960 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bright Horizon Preparatory School Weltham Road , St James Hall SW16 6NT | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bertrum House School 290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 42 Abbotswood Road , Streatham SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,319 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 | 179 yd | |
| Cafe De Niro | 111 Moyser Road, London | 516 yd | |
| Penniblack LDN | Redcroft, 3 West Drive | 543 yd | |
| The Flow Pizza | Flat 2, 60C Thrale Road | 631 yd | |
| Our Parks | Franciscan Primary School, Franciscan Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 510 yd | |
| Streatham Park Bowling Club | Pringle Gardens, London | 732 yd | |
| The Furzedown | 118 Mitcham Lane, London | 934 yd | |
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 955 yd | |
| The Ramble Inn | 223 Mitcham Road, London | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 178 Franciscan Road, London | 678 yd | |
| Kebabalicious | 1 Thrale Road, London | 949 yd | |
| Green Floor | 106 Mitcham Lane, London | 950 yd | |
| 149CM Group Limited | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 962 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 105 Seely Road, Tooting | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 963 yd | |
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 987 yd | |
| Eelam Enterprise | 164B Mitcham Road, London | 1,020 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 1,024 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 708 yd | |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 923 yd |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 1,072 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 267.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.