Bickersteth Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 9SH is located in the Tooting Broadway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bickersteth Road, London, SW17 9SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 9SJ, SW17 9HA, SW17 9NJ, SW17 9PG, SW17 9AG, SW17 9AD, SW17 9HB, SW17 9NH, SW17 9AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW17 9SH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 54.6% | 49% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 45.4% | 51% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 9SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 53.2% | 53.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 29.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 54.6% | 57.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 29.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 57.7% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 14.7% | 0.9% | -13.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 13.7% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 1.7% | -7.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 50.6% | 58.6% | 8.0% | 81.4% | -22.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 53.7% | 61.7% | 8.0% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 9.2% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 2.2% | -6.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52% | 62% | 10.0% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.4% | 19.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 4.9% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 4.4% | -15.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bickersteth Road was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Furzedown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bickersteth Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Furzedown and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Bickersteth Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2025-01-10 | £1,586,872 |
| 63 Bickersteth Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-06-01 | £689,927 |
| 41 Bickersteth Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-06-25 | £465,930 |
| 47A Bickersteth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £509,250 | 2021-06-25 | £530,080 |
| 79 Bickersteth Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2021-06-04 | £553,569 |
SW17 9SH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 161 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellincourt Primary School Sellincourt Road , Tooting SW17 9SA | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Boniface RC Primary School Undine Street , Tooting SW17 8PP | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatton (VA) Primary School 13e Broadwater Rd , Tooting SW17 0DS | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,721 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 | 2,638 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 816 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service Springfield University Hosp , 61 Glenburnie Road SW17 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pod (Trident Business Centre) | 89 Bickersteth Road, London | 28 yd | |
| Pinch Cafe | 89 Bickersteth Road, London | 28 yd | |
| Afghan Palace | 169-171 Mitcham Road, London | 109 yd | |
| Beloslava Ltd | 178 Mitcham Road, London | 121 yd | |
| Be Enriched | The Mitre Stables, 98 Charlmont Road | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfinch | 145 Mitcham Road, London | 152 yd | |
| The Ramble Inn | 223 Mitcham Road, London | 289 yd | |
| Tooting Progressive Working | 227 Mitcham Road, London | 297 yd | |
| The Antelope | 76 Mitcham Road, London | 347 yd | |
| Tooting Tram and Social | 46 Mitcham Road, London | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 124 Mitcham Road, London | 160 yd | |
| Soni Pizza (Snappy Tomato Pizza) | 135 Mitcham Road, London | 174 yd | |
| Chicks Chicken & Pizza | 101 Mitcham Road, London | 292 yd | |
| Chesters | 79 Mitcham Road, London | 373 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 282 Mitcham Road, London | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eelam Enterprise | 164B Mitcham Road, London | 66 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 93 yd | |
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 198 yd | |
| Lidl | 14 London Road, Tooting | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Tooting High Street, London | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 128 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Tooting) 185-187 185-187 TOOTING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 862 yd |
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Robert Lowe Sports Centre CRANMER TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 903 yd |
| Derinton Road Community Centre DERINTON ROAD | 953 yd | |
| Colliers Wood Community Centre 66-72 66-72 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD | 1,024 yd | |
| Tooting Leisure Centre GREAVES PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,039 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.