Lingwell Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 7NJ is located in the Tooting Bec electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lingwell Road, London, SW17 7NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 7NH, SW17 7NQ, SW17 7NG, SW17 7NL, SW17 7LT, SW17 7LZ, SW17 7NA, SW17 7FA, SW17 7NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW17 7NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 7NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 43.5% | 45.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 43.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 46.5% | 50.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 57.9% | 23.5% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 13.4% | 1.9% | -11.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.3% 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 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 24.6% | 16.9% | -7.7% | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Pakistani | 22.1% | 18.3% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 15.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 31.1% | 42.3% | 11.2% | 81.4% | -39.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 52.6% 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 | 57.9% | 52.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 12% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 15.3% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 53% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 33.6% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 23.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.4% | 5.4% | -26.0% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 17.5% | 1.7% | 15.8% |
| Muslim | 25.2% | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lingwell Road was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% higher than the Tooting Bec average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lingwell Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Tooting Bec and the 337th highest crime rate of 805 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Lingwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2025-03-18 | £812,423 |
| 42 Lingwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2020-06-30 | £786,336 |
| 20 Lingwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2019-07-01 | £1,097,838 |
| 54 Lingwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2013-05-10 | £794,315 |
| 44 Lingwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2012-10-24 | £1,000,399 |
SW17 7NJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 7NJ 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 4,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 5,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft Primary School Fircroft Road , Tooting Bec SW17 7PP | - not rated | 383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft Primary School Fircroft Road , Tooting Bec SW17 7PP | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School 79 Trinity Road , SW17 7SQ | - not rated | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatton (VA) Primary School 13e Broadwater Rd , Tooting SW17 0DS | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Infant School Broadwater Road , Tooting SW17 0DZ | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 909 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,021 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 | 2,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,942 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,529 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner House Unit 61 Glenburie Road , National Deaf Services SW17 7DJ | - not rated | 115 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service Elizabeth Newton Building , Springfield University Hospital SW17 0YG | 4out of 4 | 117 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsley School Co Nightingale School, Beechcroft Road , SW17 7DF | - not rated | 296 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring | Shaftesbury Building Springfield University Hospital, 9 Springfield Drive | 308 yd | |
| The Little Nut Tree Holiday Club | Fircroft Primary School, Fircroft Road | 383 yd | |
| Steakout | 116 Upper Tooting Road, London | 442 yd | |
| Happy Tum | 96A Upper Tooting Road, London | 452 yd | |
| Lahori Kulfi & Falooda | 96 Upper Tooting Road, London | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 446 yd | |
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 529 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 562 yd | |
| The Selkirk | 60 Selkirk Road, London | 597 yd | |
| The Tapas Room Ltd | Unit 3-5, Broadway Market | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Spices | Former Parent 111 To 113, Upper Tooting Road | 475 yd | |
| 149CM Group Limited | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 538 yd | |
| Meat & Shake | 47 Upper Tooting Road, London | 549 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 61 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 564 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 33 Upper Tooting Road, London | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 456 yd | |
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 548 yd | |
| Aldi | 33-35 Tooting High Street, London | 803 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Georges Grove, London | 827 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Tooting High Street, London | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Bevin School BEECHCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 297 yd |
| Fishponds Playing Fields HEBDON ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Springfield Hospital (The Physical Therapies Department) SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL GLENBURNIE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 392 yd | |
| Central London Golf Centre (Closed) BURNTWOOD LANE | golf | 711 yd |
| The Gym (London Tooting) CORNWALL COURT CORNWALL COURT GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Nightingale Community Academy NIGHTINGALE AND ELSLEY SCHOOL COMPLEX NIGHTINGALE AND ELSLEY SCHOOL COMPLEX BEECHCROFT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 777 yd | |
| Trinity Field BEECHCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 800 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.