Rectory Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 9PY is located in the Furzedown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Lane, London, SW17 9PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 9NX, SW17 9QD, SW17 9QG, SW17 9NZ, SW17 9BS, SW17 9PN, SW17 9NY, SW17 9BT, SW17 9PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 9PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 48.9% | 53.6% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 46.4% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 9PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 47.4% | 48.9% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 37.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 52.7% | 58.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 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.
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 57.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 13.9% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 3.6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 57.4% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 23.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 0.9% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.8% 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 | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 56.4% | 61.8% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -19.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 66.3% | 66.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 11% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 67.2% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 25.1% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 1.1% | -22.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% lower than the Furzedown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Furzedown and the 356th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48C Rectory Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2025-07-25 | £279,080 |
| 72 Rectory Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-07-15 | £506,625 |
| 72 Rectory Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £589,000 | 2025-07-15 | £568,385 |
| 47 Rectory Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £911,500 | 2024-10-30 | £890,281 |
| 56 Rectory Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-10-18 | £693,472 |
SW17 9PY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 9PY 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furzedown Primary School Beclands Road , Tooting SW17 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | - not rated | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | - not rated | 500 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Primary School Frinton Road , SW17 9EH | 3out of 4 | 612 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 | 4,028 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 5,011 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 419 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mitcham Vale School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Community 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 | 1,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,287 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 | 3,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,307 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizon Preparatory School Weltham Road , St James Hall SW16 6NT | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rechere's Academy 163-165 Tooting High Street , Tooting SW17 0SY | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooting Community Kitchen | Scout's Hall, 19 Church Lane | 349 yd | |
| Asal Restaurant & Cafe | 5 Amen Corner, London | 392 yd | |
| Idara E Jaaferiya Mosque | 18 Church Lane, London | 393 yd | |
| Pizzeria Sette Bello | 8 Amen Corner, London | 398 yd | |
| Our Parks | Franciscan Primary School, Franciscan Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramble Inn | 223 Mitcham Road, London | 416 yd | |
| Tooting Progressive Working | 227 Mitcham Road, London | 422 yd | |
| Goldfinch | 145 Mitcham Road, London | 549 yd | |
| The Antelope | 76 Mitcham Road, London | 751 yd | |
| Tooting Conservative & Unionist Club | Club Ground Floor, 12 Ashvale Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 105 Seely Road, Tooting | 423 yd | |
| EXCE'S | 1E Seely Road, Tooting | 423 yd | |
| Britannia Fish Bar | 178 Franciscan Road, London | 500 yd | |
| Soni Pizza (Snappy Tomato Pizza) | 135 Mitcham Road, London | 561 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 124 Mitcham Road, London | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eelam Enterprise | 164B Mitcham Road, London | 526 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 575 yd | |
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 577 yd | |
| Lidl | 14 London Road, Tooting | 804 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-56 London Road, Tooting | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 279 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 280 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 814 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 820 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.