Carminia Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8AH 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 Carminia Road, London, SW17 8AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8EY, SW17 8AJ, SW12 9HW, SW17 8EX, SW17 8QQ, SW17 8ET, SW12 9JW, SW17 8AW, SW17 8QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW17 8AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 50.6% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 54.7% | 49.4% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 54.4% | 62.9% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 27.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 63.2% | 59.8% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 23.5% | 31.4% | 7.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8AH this area, 9.2% 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 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 2.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.1% | 64.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.9% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 69.7% | 69.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 70.9% | 65.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 9% | 17.2% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 65.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 20.1% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 4.6% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carminia Road was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the South Balham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carminia Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in South Balham and the 225th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 26 Carminia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £711,180 | 2025-02-10 | £700,317 |
| 14 Carminia Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2024-10-16 | £1,787,143 |
| Flat 1 38 Carminia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £708,050 | 2024-05-17 | £683,318 |
| Flat 1 26 Carminia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2024-02-23 | £885,839 |
| Flat 1 26 Carminia Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-11-21 | £477,932 |
SW17 8AH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 8AH 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,920 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 | 3,804 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 | 323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,581 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 | 2,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,452 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 | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Finton House School 169 Trinity Road , London SW17 7HL | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caminata | 96 Bedford Hill, London | 331 yd | |
| Tikitail Restaurant | 90 Bedford Hill, London | 350 yd | |
| Melss Kitchenn | 81 Byrne Road, London | 394 yd | |
| Seamoss and Co. | 10 Brook Close, London | 407 yd | |
| Polish White Eagle Club | 211 Balham High Road, London | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 460 yd | |
| United Services Club Ltd | 268 Balham High Road, London | 575 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 632 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 707 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 94 Bedford Hill, London | 336 yd | |
| Parade Fish Bar | 248 Balham High Road, London | 517 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles | 250 Balham High Road, London | 522 yd | |
| Rajah Rowing Team | 238 Balham High Road, London | 524 yd | |
| Indian Room | 59 Bedford Hill, London | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 488 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 503 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 503 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 608 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 472 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 914 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.