Manville Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8JN is located in the South Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manville Road, London, SW17 8JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8RE, SW17 8QE, SW17 8QG, SW17 8JP, SW17 8RD, SW17 8JW, SW17 8RB, SW17 8QF, SW17 8ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW17 8JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 52.8% | 50.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 35.4% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 52.6% | 57.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.4% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 10.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 6.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 63.5% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 2.2% | -5.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 64.3% | 81.3% | 17.0% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 82.4% | 81% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 81.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 15.9% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 0.5% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manville Road was 55.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% lower than the South Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Manville Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in South Balham and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Manville Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £967,500 | 2025-10-21 | £928,993 |
| 6 Manville Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2024-10-18 | £2,539,474 |
| 52 Manville Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2023-11-06 | £825,516 |
| The Ground Floor Flat 40 Manville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,281 | 2023-08-01 | £467,851 |
| 38A Manville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £497,000 | 2022-11-02 | £436,425 |
SW17 8JN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,025 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 | 4,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearnville Primary School Hearnville Road , Chestnut Grove SW17 8RS | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 551 yd | Community 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 | 4,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 957 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,997 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,404 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 | 1,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road SW17 7BQ | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bertrum House School 290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL | - not rated | 444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Triangle Pizza | 16-18 Ritherdon Road, London | 254 yd | |
| Dee Light Bakery | 14 Ritherdon Road, London | 261 yd | |
| Seamoss and Co. | 10 Brook Close, London | 263 yd | |
| Joice Cafe | 239 Balham High Road, London | 323 yd | |
| GOLDEN CAFE | 243 Balham High Road, London | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Services Club Ltd | 268 Balham High Road, London | 394 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 516 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 685 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 743 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Pizza & Papas Tops Pizza | 245 Balham High Road, London | 328 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Basement And Ground Floors Take Away, 263 Balham High Road | 369 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles | 250 Balham High Road, London | 476 yd | |
| Parade Fish Bar | 248 Balham High Road, London | 477 yd | |
| Rajah Rowing Team | 238 Balham High Road, London | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 328 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 328 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 574 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 802 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 336 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 879 yd | |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 925 yd | |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 963 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.