Huron Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8RG 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 8RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8JL, SW17 8RD, SW17 8JW, SW17 8RA, SW17 8JJ, SW17 8QP, SW17 8QY, SW17 8JP, SW17 8RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 8RG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.9% 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 | 48.4% | 60.9% | 12.5% | 51.0% | 9.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 39.1% | -12.5% | 49.0% | -9.9% |
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 8RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73% 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 | 62.9% | 73% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 35.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 15.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -29.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 56.6% | 62.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 23.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around SW17 8RG this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 2.7% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 8.6% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.8% | 65.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77.4% | 71.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 75.7% 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% | 75.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 76% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 2.6% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Huron Road was 294.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 205.0% higher than the South Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Huron Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in South Balham and the 60th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

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 3 69 Huron Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-03-07 | £463,354 |
| Flat 2 83 Huron Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2023-08-17 | £705,210 |
| Flat 2 69 Huron Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-07-05 | £720,745 |
| 77 Huron Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,300,000 | 2023-02-24 | £3,280,000 |
| Flat 1 83 Huron Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-02-24 | £651,801 |
SW17 8RG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,344 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 | 4,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 652 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbrook School Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,113 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 | 446 yd | |
| Dee Light Bakery | 14 Ritherdon Road, London | 453 yd | |
| Seamoss and Co. | 10 Brook Close, London | 462 yd | |
| Joice Cafe | 239 Balham High Road, London | 482 yd | |
| GOLDEN CAFE | 243 Balham High Road, London | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 404 yd | |
| United Services Club Ltd | 268 Balham High Road, London | 584 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 763 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 874 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Pizza & Papas Tops Pizza | 245 Balham High Road, London | 483 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Basement And Ground Floors Take Away, 263 Balham High Road | 502 yd | |
| Molten Toffee | 12-14 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 672 yd | |
| Beijing Noodles | 250 Balham High Road, London | 674 yd | |
| Parade Fish Bar | 248 Balham High Road, London | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 523 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 523 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 761 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 970 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 295 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 534 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 893 yd | |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 1,003 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 | 84.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.1% |
| 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.