Chertsey Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8LG 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 Chertsey Street, London, SW17 8LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8LQ, SW17 8LF, SW17 8NR, SW17 8NS, SW17 9PR, SW17 8NL, SW17 8LE, SW17 8NN, SW17 8NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 8LG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 54.5% | 56.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 43.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 8LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 51.1% | 52.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 36.4% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 47.1% | 47.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
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 61.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 14% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 7.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 8.4% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 61.8% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 28.0% |
| Other | 10% | 0% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 46.7% | 55% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 61.5% | 60.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 7.8% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 60.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 34.9% | 31.6% | 9.8% | 25.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 1.4% | -8.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 0% | -24.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chertsey Street was 160.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.6% higher than the Tooting Bec average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chertsey Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Tooting Bec and the 167th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Chertsey Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2025-08-07 | £712,898 |
| 20 Chertsey Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £727,000 | 2024-10-30 | £724,057 |
| 51 Chertsey Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-09-05 | £728,529 |
| 29 Chertsey Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2023-07-14 | £935,207 |
| 42 Chertsey Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £761,500 | 2021-07-30 | £829,807 |
SW17 8LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW17 8LG 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,233 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 | 58 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 4out of 4 | 156 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface RC Primary School Undine Street , Tooting SW17 8PP | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbrook School Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatton (VA) Primary School 13e Broadwater Rd , Tooting SW17 0DS | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,194 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 | 2,560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service Springfield University Hosp , 61 Glenburnie Road SW17 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 203 yd | |
| Tooting Community Kitchen | Scout's Hall, 19 Church Lane | 238 yd | |
| Idara E Jaaferiya Mosque | 18 Church Lane, London | 282 yd | |
| Mud | 141 Mitcham Road, London | 430 yd | |
| Chai, Pani & Biriyani | 139 Mitcham Road, London | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfinch | 145 Mitcham Road, London | 431 yd | |
| The Ramble Inn | 223 Mitcham Road, London | 500 yd | |
| Tooting Progressive Working | 227 Mitcham Road, London | 511 yd | |
| Tooting Conservative & Unionist Club | Club Ground Floor, 12 Ashvale Road | 561 yd | |
| The Antelope | 76 Mitcham Road, London | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar | 178 Franciscan Road, London | 235 yd | |
| Soni Pizza (Snappy Tomato Pizza) | 135 Mitcham Road, London | 431 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 124 Mitcham Road, London | 468 yd | |
| Chicks Chicken & Pizza | 101 Mitcham Road, London | 497 yd | |
| Chesters | 79 Mitcham Road, London | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 434 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Eelam Enterprise | 164B Mitcham Road, London | 483 yd | |
| Aldi | 33-35 Tooting High Street, London | 671 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Tooting High Street, London | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 500 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 573 yd | |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Tooting) 185-187 185-187 TOOTING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,067 yd |
| Fishponds Playing Fields HEBDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 118.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.