Franciscan Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8DS 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 Franciscan Road, London, SW17 8DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8EQ, SW17 8EG, SW17 8DJ, SW17 8DT, SW17 8SH, SW17 8DY, SW17 8EF, SW17 8DF, SW17 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 8DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 52.4% | 54.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 47.6% | 45.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 8DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.2% 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 | 55.6% | 71.2% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 33.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 18% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 55.2% | 60.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 26.5% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 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 8DS this area, 8.2% 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 67.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 8.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.9% | 67.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 34.1% |
| Other | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 69.4% | 73.1% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 69.4% | 71.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 2.9% | -5.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 71.7% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 19.2% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 1% | -16.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franciscan Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Tooting Bec average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147A Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2012-07-26 | £372,926 |
| Ground Floor 143 Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2007-01-03 | £783,547 |
| 153 Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2006-11-14 | £843,576 |
| 141A Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2003-07-23 | £376,888 |
| Flat Above 149 Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2002-04-15 | £355,164 |
SW17 8DS 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 | 171 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,743 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 | 4,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbrook School Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hearnville Primary School Hearnville Road , Chestnut Grove SW17 8RS | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | - not rated | 624 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 943 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,825 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 | 2,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,758 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,219 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 | 2,627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 625 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bertrum House School 290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road SW17 7BQ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rechere's Academy 163-165 Tooting High Street , Tooting SW17 0SY | - not rated | 1,248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Vietnamese | 51 Molyneux Drive, London | 334 yd | |
| Our Parks | Franciscan Primary School, Franciscan Road | 469 yd | |
| Cassio Ristorante | Ground Floor, 32 Tooting Bec Road | 604 yd | |
| Caffe Cream | 153 Upper Tooting Road, London | 628 yd | |
| SZ 4011 Groups Limited | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 348 yd | |
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 620 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 726 yd | |
| The Tapas Room Ltd | Unit 3-5, Broadway Market | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 178 Franciscan Road, London | 471 yd | |
| 149CM Group Limited | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 629 yd | |
| Lahore Spices | Former Parent 111 To 113, Upper Tooting Road | 663 yd | |
| Meat & Shake | 47 Upper Tooting Road, London | 673 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 33 Upper Tooting Road, London | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 688 yd | |
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 710 yd | |
| Aldi | 33-35 Tooting High Street, London | 844 yd | |
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 849 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 375 yd | |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 1,030 yd | |
| Fishponds Playing Fields HEBDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.