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Tooting Bec Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8BJ 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 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8EB, SW17 8ED, SW17 8BH, SW17 8BN, SW17 8EE, SW17 8SL, SW17 8EA, SW17 8JH, SW17 8EF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW17 8BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.8%51.8%0.0% 51.0% 0.8%
Male48.2%48.2%0.0% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

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 8BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single57.9%64.7%6.8% 37.9% 26.8%
Married: Opposite sex28.9%24.5%-4.4% 44.2% -19.7%
Married: Same sex1.5%0%-1.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated1.8%1%-0.8% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced5.5%8%2.5% 9.1% -1.1%
Widowed4.4%1.7%-2.7% 6.1% -4.4%

Health

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 (90.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health60.3%54.2%-6.1% 48.4% 5.8%
Good health28.8%36.4%7.6% 33.6% 2.8%
Fair health9.7%6.9%-2.8% 12.7% -5.8%
Bad health1.2%1.8%0.6% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health0%0.6%0.6% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 60.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.8%10.8%-2.0% 18.2% -7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 7%8.7%1.7% 9.6% -0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.4%4.9%-6.5% 13.4% -8.5%
Apprenticeship0.7%3.1%2.4% 5.3% -2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.3%9.8%-0.5% 16.9% -7.1%
Degree or Similar46.5%60.1%13.6% 33.8% 26.3%
Other11.4%2.4%-9.0% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.8%0.6%-1.2% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian3.6%2.1%-1.5% 3.1% -1.0%
Pakistani8.2%3.3%-4.9% 2.7% 0.6%
Other Asian3.9%2.7%-1.2% 1.6% 1.1%
Black African8.2%8.4%0.2% 2.5% 5.9%
Black Caribbean8.5%8.1%-0.4% 1.0% 7.1%
Other Black4.2%0.6%-3.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%2.4%1.2% 0.8% 1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.8%2.1%0.3% 0.9% 1.2%
Mixed Other1.5%1.8%0.3% 0.8% 1.0%
White56.4%64.8%8.4% 81.4% -16.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0.6%2.1%1.5% 1.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 60.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63%60.3%-2.7% 83.2% -22.9%
European Union14.2%20.6%6.4% 6.1% 14.5%
Rest of Europe0.9%0.9%0.0% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa7.9%6.7%-1.2% 2.7% 4.0%
Middle East and Asia9.4%5.5%-3.9% 5.6% -0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.7%3.6%0.9% 1.3% 2.3%
Oceania1.8%2.1%0.3% 0.3% 1.8%
British Overseas0%0.3%0.3% 0.0% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60%59.8%-0.2% 83.2% -23.4%
10+ Years5.2%25.2%20.0% 9.8% 15.4%
5-10 Years4.8%4.2%-0.6% 2.9% 1.3%
2-5 Years13%6.9%-6.1% 2.2% 4.7%
Less than 2 years17%3.9%-13.1% 1.9% 2.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.9% 76.7% -6.8%
Ireland4% 0.6% 3.4%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Italy3.3% 0.6% 2.7%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Poland3.3% 1.3% 2.0%
Romania1.8% 0.9% 0.9%
Other EU countries5.8% 1.5% 4.3%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
No passport held4.9% 13.5% -8.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.2% 37.2% 1.0%
Christian45.7% 46.2% -0.5%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu1.2% 1.7% -0.5%
Muslim7.2% 6.5% 0.7%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered7.2% 6.0% 1.2%

Safety

Is Tooting Bec Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tooting Bec Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the South Balham average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£73,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW17 8BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tooting Bec Road are based on 346 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wandsworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW17 8BJ

Average Price
£348,157
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£549,867
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£333,216
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tooting Bec Road

Average Price
£489,925
Semi-Detached
£768,029
Terraced
£719,520
Detached
£753,488
Flats/Maisonettes
£448,221
Other
£21,475

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tooting Bec Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 54 Treherne Court Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£220,0002026-02-13 £220,000
Flat 35 Treherne Court Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£160,0002025-12-10 £156,913
Flat 41 Treherne Court Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£500,0002025-10-30 £481,073
Flat 29 Treherne Court Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£395,0002025-09-01 £372,988
Flat 42 Treherne Court Tooting Bec Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£493,0002025-07-18 £470,381
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW17 8BJ

Employment

SW17 8BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 8BJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee156
Self-Employed42
Part-Time Employee20
Retired16
Student (economically inactive)11
Looking after home or family11
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Other9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities32
Human health and social work activities30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles22
Education19
Accommodation and food service activities17
Other14
Administrative and support service activities13
Financial and insurance activities13
Construction11
Information and communication11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Transport and storage5
Manufacturing2
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 1,709 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 2,932 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 3,185 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 4,481 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 4,547 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hearnville Primary School
Hearnville Road , Chestnut Grove SW17 8RS
- not rated 333 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillbrook School
Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG
3out of 4 370 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Louisville Road , SW17 8RW
4out of 4 504 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Franciscan Primary School
221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ
3out of 4 705 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Franciscan Primary School
221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ
- not rated 705 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ
- not rated 4,192 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Graveney School
Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU
- not rated 1,141 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Graveney School
Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU
4out of 4 1,141 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ernest Bevin College
Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF
- not rated 1,245 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Ernest Bevin Academy
Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF
3out of 4 1,245 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Chestnut Grove School
Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ
- not rated 1,522 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gorringe Park Middle School
Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD
- not rated 2,656 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Liberty County Middle School
Western Road , CR4 3EB
- not rated 2,977 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stanford County Middle School
Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB
- not rated 3,090 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School
Commonside East , CR4 1YG
- not rated 3,402 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Middle School
Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ
- not rated 3,981 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,442 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 3,423 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 3,484 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 3,950 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 4,026 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 2,625 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
- not rated 2,750 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Al Risalah Boys' School
145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ
- not rated 710 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Al Risalah Secondary School
145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ
- not rated 710 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Bertrum House School
290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL
- not rated 735 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Eveline Day School
Swan House , 207 Balham High Road SW17 7BQ
- not rated 995 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Elsley School
Co Nightingale School, Beechcroft Road , SW17 7DF
- not rated 1,245 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ro Vietnamese51 Molyneux Drive, London305 yd
Cassio RistoranteGround Floor, 32 Tooting Bec Road445 yd
Ocean Breeze Fish Bar8 Tooting Bec Road, London515 yd
Richard's Kitchen16A Tooting Bec Road, London527 yd
Pizza Verse2C Tooting Bec Road, London550 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rose and CrownRose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road81 yd
Royal Mahal Banqueting28 Upper Tooting Road, London653 yd
Mayfair Tavern127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London703 yd
The Kings Head84 Upper Tooting Road, London716 yd
United Services Club Ltd268 Balham High Road, London844 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Oodles Chinese33 Upper Tooting Road, London615 yd
Papa JohnsBasement And Ground Floors Take Away, 263 Balham High Road625 yd
Meat & Shake47 Upper Tooting Road, London628 yd
Smacks Hamburgers12 Upper Tooting Road, London635 yd
Rooster's Grill14 Upper Tooting Road, London637 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco130 Upper Tooting Road, London754 yd
Esso Service Station219-221 Balham High Road, London816 yd
Tesco219 Balham High Road, London816 yd
Lidl180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London845 yd
Aldi33-35 Tooting High Street, London1,051 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Tooting Common
TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE
grass pitches, tennis courts375 yd
Derinton Road Community Centre
DERINTON ROAD
506 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Balham)
279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD
health and fitness suite582 yd
Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym
TOOTING BEC ROAD
athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite727 yd
Rutherford House School
BALHAM HIGH ROAD
artificial grass pitch851 yd
Furze Down Recreation Ground
Ramsdale Road
tennis courts876 yd
Fircroft Primary School
FIRCROFT ROAD
962 yd
Furzedown Recreation Centre
CHILLERTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts982 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed62.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed148.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed100.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed1000 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.