Cheriton Square is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8AE is located in the South Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cheriton Square, London, SW17 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8AF, SW17 8AD, SW17 8AG, SW17 8EW, SW17 8AN, SW17 8AA, SW17 8EN, SW17 8ES, SW12 9SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW17 8AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 39.2% | 44.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 42.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 62.9% | 60.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 27.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| 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 8AE this area, 7% 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 69.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 69.7% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74.5% | 72.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 76.4% | 72.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 72.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 19.1% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 2.6% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheriton Square was 51.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the South Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cheriton Square has the 13th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in South Balham and the 258th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Cheriton Square, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2024-10-22 | £1,464,464 |
| 24 Cheriton Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,230,000 | 2023-08-23 | £1,255,519 |
| 54 Cheriton Square, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2022-07-07 | £2,430,070 |
| 14 Cheriton Square, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,456,625 | 2022-02-25 | £1,464,149 |
| 4 Cheriton Square, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,267,500 | 2021-09-14 | £1,321,841 |
SW17 8AE 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 | 154 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,931 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 | 3,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 56 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 547 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finton House School 169 Trinity Road , London SW17 7HL | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish White Eagle Club | 211 Balham High Road, London | 187 yd | |
| Gurkhas Balham | 1 The Boulevard, Balham High Road | 194 yd | |
| Bucci Restaurant | 195A Balham High Road, London | 217 yd | |
| Seamoss and Co. | 10 Brook Close, London | 218 yd | |
| Taro Japanese Restaurant | 193 Balham High Road, London | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Services Club Ltd | 268 Balham High Road, London | 353 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 413 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 466 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 507 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parade Fish Bar | 248 Balham High Road, London | 239 yd | |
| Rajah Rowing Team | 238 Balham High Road, London | 243 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles | 250 Balham High Road, London | 244 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 94 Bedford Hill, London | 322 yd | |
| Kayani's Grill | 210 Balham High Road, London | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 225 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 293 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 293 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 434 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 146 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 247 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 833 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 963 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 1,041 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 | 94.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.