Franciscan Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8HJ 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 8HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8HL, SW17 8NT, SW17 8NU, SW17 8LH, SW17 8HP, SW17 8HR, SW17 8HX, SW17 8HH, SW17 8NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 8HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 53.4% | 54.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 8HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.3% 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 | 57.9% | 69.3% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 31.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 19.5% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 52.9% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 29% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 58.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 12.2% | -14.9% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 7.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 11.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 58.1% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 24.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.7% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 10.5% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 59% | 66.4% | 7.4% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 75.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 75.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 5.7% | -6.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 75.4% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 15.5% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 1.7% | -13.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Franciscan Road was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Tooting Bec average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Franciscan Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Tooting Bec and the 117th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £613,000 | 2023-09-13 | £596,917 |
| 201 Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-10-26 | £596,749 |
| 211 Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £627,000 | 2021-01-21 | £648,505 |
| 211 Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2018-01-03 | £653,674 |
| 209 Franciscan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £427,000 | 2017-10-19 | £455,813 |
SW17 8HJ 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 | 182 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 5,030 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 | 5,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | - not rated | 155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbrook School Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | - not rated | 337 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface RC Primary School Undine Street , Tooting SW17 8PP | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 3,802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 5,330 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 | 890 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,778 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 | 2,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,032 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,114 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,502 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 | 2,631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,031 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 | 553 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 566 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rechere's Academy 163-165 Tooting High Street , Tooting SW17 0SY | - not rated | 964 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bertrum House School 290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock School 120 Broadwater Road , SW17 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Parks | Franciscan Primary School, Franciscan Road | 182 yd | |
| Deelokcious | Unit 13, 20 Totterdown Street | 421 yd | |
| Divine Bites | Unit 13, 20 Totterdown Street | 421 yd | |
| Panzerotto Blues | Unit 7 Tooting Market, 20 Totterdown Street | 421 yd | |
| Poptato | Unit 4, 20 Totterdown Street | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 551 yd | |
| Tooting Conservative & Unionist Club | Club Ground Floor, 12 Ashvale Road | 558 yd | |
| The Tapas Room Ltd | Unit 3-5, Broadway Market | 572 yd | |
| Goldfinch | 145 Mitcham Road, London | 584 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 178 Franciscan Road, London | 183 yd | |
| Happy Hour Brazillian Food | Unit 5, 20 Totterdown Street | 515 yd | |
| Fat Twins Tooting | 217 Upper Tooting Road, London | 520 yd | |
| 149CM Group Limited | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 537 yd | |
| Coffeemax | 242 Upper Tooting Road, London | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 565 yd | |
| Aldi | 33-35 Tooting High Street, London | 597 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 625 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 326 yd | |
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
| Fishponds Playing Fields HEBDON ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Tooting) 185-187 185-187 TOOTING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,066 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 1,071 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 47.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.