Louisville Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 8RU 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 Louisville Road, London, SW17 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 8RN, SW17 8BW, SW17 8BQ, SW17 8RR, SW17 8JH, SW17 8RS, SW17 8BG, SW17 8BH, SW17 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 8RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents 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 | 52.6% | 53.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 8RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 56% | 56.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 28.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 65.9% | 57.6% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 21.8% | 29.6% | 7.8% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 10.1% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60% | 60.7% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 8% | 2.2% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 10% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 9.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.9% | 78.9% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 77.3% | 73% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 9.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 73.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 17.7% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 3.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 2% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Louisville Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the South Balham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Louisville Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,075,000 | 2025-06-12 | £2,018,523 |
| 68 Louisville Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,875,000 | 2024-07-16 | £1,779,130 |
| 80 Louisville Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,830,000 | 2024-01-10 | £1,794,665 |
| 64 Louisville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £566,000 | 2023-10-16 | £521,541 |
| 110 Louisville Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-04-24 | £389,138 |
SW17 8RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8RU 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,349 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 | 4,414 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 | 126 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Louisville Road , SW17 8RW | 4out of 4 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillbrook School Hillbrook Road , Tooting SW17 8SG | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Infant School 79 Trinity Road , SW17 7SQ | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,371 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 | 2,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,201 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 | 2,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,308 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,847 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 | 2,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Community school | 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 | 527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 714 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road SW17 7BQ | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elsley School Co Nightingale School, Beechcroft Road , SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassio Ristorante | Ground Floor, 32 Tooting Bec Road | 280 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze Fish Bar | 8 Tooting Bec Road, London | 360 yd | |
| Richard's Kitchen | 16A Tooting Bec Road, London | 367 yd | |
| Fitness First | 279-291 Balham High Road, London | 393 yd | |
| Pizza Verse | 2C Tooting Bec Road, London | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown | Rose And Crown, 140 Tooting Bec Road | 150 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Banqueting | 28 Upper Tooting Road, London | 536 yd | |
| United Services Club Ltd | 268 Balham High Road, London | 618 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 84 Upper Tooting Road, London | 665 yd | |
| Mayfair Tavern | 127-145 Upper Tooting Road, London | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Basement And Ground Floors Take Away, 263 Balham High Road | 414 yd | |
| Verona Pizza & Papas Tops Pizza | 245 Balham High Road, London | 442 yd | |
| Molten Toffee | 12-14 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 491 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers | 12 Upper Tooting Road, London | 500 yd | |
| Rooster's Grill | 14 Upper Tooting Road, London | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | 130 Upper Tooting Road, London | 744 yd | |
| Lidl | 180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London | 885 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 372 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 583 yd | |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 621 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Fircroft Primary School FIRCROFT ROAD | 825 yd | |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 885 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 | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.