Huron Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8RD 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 Huron Road, London, SW17 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8RA, SW17 8RG, SW17 8QY, SW17 8JL, SW17 8JW, SW17 8JN, SW17 8RS, SW17 8JP, SW17 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW17 8RD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.4% | 50% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 49.6% | 46.4% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 41.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 62.4% | 61% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 27.7% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 68.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 10.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 68.5% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 34.7% |
| Other | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 79.2% | 79.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 77.8% | 77.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 76.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 17.4% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 0% | -15.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huron Road was 150.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% higher than the South Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Huron Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in South Balham and the 198th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 88 Huron Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2025-05-09 | £834,434 |
| 70 Huron Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,470,000 | 2025-03-10 | £2,447,177 |
| Flat 5 94 Huron Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-02-25 | £441,244 |
| 90 Huron Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,915,000 | 2024-06-05 | £2,810,165 |
| Flat B 66 Huron Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-01-17 | £544,425 |
SW17 8RD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SW17 8RD 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,081 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 | 4,145 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 | 149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 699 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 | 4,411 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 | 1,106 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,340 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 | 1,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,828 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 | 2,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertrum House School 290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road SW17 7BQ | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 959 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 42 Abbotswood Road , Streatham SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 382 yd | |
| Dee Light Bakery | 14 Ritherdon Road, London | 389 yd | |
| Seamoss and Co. | 10 Brook Close, London | 407 yd | |
| Joice Cafe | 239 Balham High Road, London | 409 yd | |
| GOLDEN CAFE | 243 Balham High Road, London | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 390 yd | |
| United Services Club Ltd | 268 Balham High Road, London | 518 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 693 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 868 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Pizza & Papas Tops Pizza | 245 Balham High Road, London | 409 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Basement And Ground Floors Take Away, 263 Balham High Road | 428 yd | |
| Molten Toffee | 12-14 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 599 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles | 250 Balham High Road, London | 622 yd | |
| Parade Fish Bar | 248 Balham High Road, London | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 461 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 723 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 945 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 348 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 475 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 851 yd | |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 929 yd | |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 1,042 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.