Cowick Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8PF 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 Cowick Road, London, SW17 8PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8SX, SW17 8PE, SW17 8PD, SW17 8PG, SW17 8PB, SW17 8NZ, SW17 8SY, SW17 8LR, SW17 8NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW17 8PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 49% | 61.7% | 12.7% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 17.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -26.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 40.6% | 44.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 12.7% | -7.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 21.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 49.1% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.2% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.5% 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 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 4.7% | -6.3% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 1.2% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 44.8% | 45.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -35.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 52% | 54.4% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 10.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 17.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 9.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 47.7% | 53.7% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 27.8% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 4.7% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 31% | 6.7% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 6.5% | 11.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowick Road was 32.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Tooting Bec average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowick Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Tooting Bec and the 141st lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 1C Cowick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2024-09-17 | £323,468 |
| 1C Cowick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £319,995 | 2013-07-08 | £419,289 |
| 1C Cowick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2011-04-15 | £272,587 |
| 1C Cowick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2007-08-15 | £308,084 |
| 1C Cowick Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2007-07-06 | £390,722 |
SW17 8PF 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,329 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 | 5,260 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 | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface RC Primary School Undine Street , Tooting SW17 8PP | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbrook School Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 580 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 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,619 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 | 2,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,041 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 | 3,166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,457 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 | 177 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 191 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 592 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 | 842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 870 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaat Gali | 173 Upper Tooting Road, London | 112 yd | |
| Ambala Foods Limited | 201 Upper Tooting Road, London | 112 yd | |
| Watan Tooting Ltd | 180 Upper Tooting Road, London | 124 yd | |
| Mirch Masala | 213 Upper Tooting Road, London | 132 yd | |
| Al-Mirage | 215 Upper Tooting Road, London | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 199 yd | |
| The Tapas Room Ltd | Unit 3-5, Broadway Market | 268 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 384 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 38 Tooting High Street | 418 yd | |
| Tooting Conservative & Unionist Club | Club Ground Floor, 12 Ashvale Road | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Twins Tooting | 217 Upper Tooting Road, London | 149 yd | |
| 149CM Group Limited | 149 Upper Tooting Road, London | 159 yd | |
| Coffeemax | 242 Upper Tooting Road, London | 194 yd | |
| Happy Hour Brazillian Food | Unit 5, 20 Totterdown Street | 258 yd | |
| Lahore Spices | Former Parent 111 To 113, Upper Tooting Road | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 147 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 259 yd | |
| Aldi | 33-35 Tooting High Street, London | 355 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Tooting High Street, London | 548 yd | |
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 222 yd | |
| Fishponds Playing Fields HEBDON ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 757 yd | |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Tooting Leisure Centre GREAVES PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| The Gym (London Tooting) CORNWALL COURT CORNWALL COURT GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Ernest Bevin School BEECHCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Robert Lowe Sports Centre CRANMER TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 924 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Tooting) 185-187 185-187 TOOTING HIGH STREET | 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.