Tooting Bec Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8BD 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 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8BA, SW17 8BB, SW17 8BY, SW17 7BA, SW17 8AU, SW17 8BT, SW17 7AA, SW17 8TY, SW17 7TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 8BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 55.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 47% | 44.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 8BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.5% 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 | 62.2% | 72.5% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 34.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 20.3% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 59.9% | 71.4% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 23.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 20.2% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -13.4% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8BD this area, 4.4% 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 78.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 4.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.2% | 78.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 45.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 78.4% | 84.5% | 6.1% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 69% | 72.8% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 73.1% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 12.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 4% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tooting Bec Road was 300.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.8% higher than the South Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tooting Bec Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in South Balham and the 57th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A, 32A Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2025-05-22 | £414,502 |
| 22A Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £617,555 | 2023-11-02 | £588,350 |
| 8 Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2022-10-14 | £32,172 |
| 14B Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100 | 2020-02-17 | £98 |
| 8 Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2019-05-13 | £22,704 |
SW17 8BD 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 | 193 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,659 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 | 4,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft Primary School Fircroft Road , Tooting Bec SW17 7PP | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbrook School Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG | 4out of 4 | 627 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,380 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 | 3,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 494 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finton House School 169 Trinity Road , London SW17 7HL | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service Springfield University Hosp , 61 Glenburnie Road SW17 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze Fish Bar | 8 Tooting Bec Road, London | 20 yd | |
| Richard's Kitchen | 16A Tooting Bec Road, London | 28 yd | |
| Cassio Ristorante | Ground Floor, 32 Tooting Bec Road | 61 yd | |
| Pizza Verse | 2C Tooting Bec Road, London | 62 yd | |
| Gourmet 2 | 2B Tooting Bec Road, London | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 211 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 395 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 445 yd | |
| United Services Club Ltd | 268 Balham High Road, London | 458 yd | |
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molten Toffee | 12-14 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 153 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers | 12 Upper Tooting Road, London | 164 yd | |
| Rooster's Grill | 14 Upper Tooting Road, London | 168 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 33 Upper Tooting Road, London | 203 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Basement And Ground Floors Take Away, 263 Balham High Road | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 470 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 470 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 516 yd | |
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 706 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 118 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 484 yd | |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 518 yd | |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 520 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Ernest Bevin School BEECHCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Fishponds Playing Fields HEBDON ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Springfield Hospital (The Physical Therapies Department) SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL GLENBURNIE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.