Derinton Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8JA 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 Derinton Road, London, SW17 8JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8JB, SW17 8SB, SW17 8LZ, SW17 8SD, SW17 8NA, SW17 8SG, SW17 8LU, SW17 8PB, SW17 8SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW17 8JA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 47.3% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 45.4% | 52.8% | 7.4% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 8JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 51.3% | 48.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 39.7% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 45.1% | 56.2% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 9% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 21.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 5.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 7.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 17% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 42.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 13.8% | 4.5% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 27.8% | 24.8% | 1.6% | 26.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 51.3% | 35.5% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -45.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 59.5% | 54.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 28.6% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 23.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 4.4% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.9% | 55.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 40.3% | 35.0% | 9.8% | 30.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 0.5% | -24.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 27.4% | 46.2% | -18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 16.9% | 1.7% | 15.2% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 18.7% | 6.0% | 12.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derinton Road was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Tooting Bec average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derinton Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Tooting Bec and the 208th lowest crime rate of 825 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 -77.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Derinton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-03-28 | £521,358 |
| 25 Derinton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2024-08-07 | £470,756 |
| 73 Derinton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-08-18 | £510,373 |
| 55 Derinton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-05-03 | £393,600 |
| 65 Derinton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £621,865 | 2022-09-16 | £587,815 |
SW17 8JA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW17 8JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,134 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 | 5,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatton (VA) Primary School 13e Broadwater Rd , Tooting SW17 0DS | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbrook School Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft Primary School Fircroft Road , Tooting Bec SW17 7PP | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 661 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 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,426 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 | 2,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,850 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 20 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 34 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service Springfield University Hosp , 61 Glenburnie Road SW17 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finton House School 169 Trinity Road , London SW17 7HL | - not rated | 1,038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SZ 4011 Groups Limited | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 127 yd | |
| Cheatmeals Tooting | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 127 yd | |
| Caffe Cream | 153 Upper Tooting Road, London | 131 yd | |
| Spice Village | 121 Upper Tooting Road, London | 135 yd | |
| Pani Puri Tooting | 160 Upper Tooting Road, London | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 106 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 235 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 386 yd | |
| The Tapas Room Ltd | Unit 3-5, Broadway Market | 453 yd | |
| The Selkirk | 60 Selkirk Road, London | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149CM Group Limited | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 127 yd | |
| Lahore Spices | Former Parent 111 To 113, Upper Tooting Road | 157 yd | |
| Meat & Shake | 47 Upper Tooting Road, London | 306 yd | |
| Fat Twins Tooting | 217 Upper Tooting Road, London | 323 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 33 Upper Tooting Road, London | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 174 yd | |
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 257 yd | |
| Aldi | 33-35 Tooting High Street, London | 546 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Tooting High Street, London | 741 yd | |
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 149 yd | |
| Fishponds Playing Fields HEBDON ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 613 yd | |
| Ernest Bevin School BEECHCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Tooting Leisure Centre GREAVES PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| The Gym (London Tooting) CORNWALL COURT CORNWALL COURT GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 991 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 | 152 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.