Lydhurst Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3AN is located in the Streatham Hill East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lydhurst Avenue, London, SW2 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3AS, SW2 3AQ, SW2 3AP, SW2 3AL, SW2 3AW, SW2 3AJ, SW2 3AR, SW16 2LL, SW2 3AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 3AN is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 49.3% | 44.7% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 55.3% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 SW2 3AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 53.4% | 62.3% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 21.9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -22.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 56.6% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 28.1% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 11.6% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.4% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 50.8% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 11.9% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 33.9% | 22.8% | 1.0% | 32.9% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 62.4% | 32.6% | -29.8% | 81.4% | -48.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 68.8% | 59.2% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 10.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 17% | 11.7% | 1.3% | 15.7% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 58.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 29% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 2.3% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 20.6% | 6.0% | 14.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lydhurst Avenue was 51.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lydhurst Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 149th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lydhurst Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2010-12-09 | £407,968 |
SW2 3AN 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 3AN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,506 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 | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 4out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 508 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 5,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,131 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 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,580 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoda Reid School 224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL | - not rated | 69 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy's Of Streatham | 5 - 5A Leigham Court Road, London | 492 yd | |
| Cafe Zara | 23 Leigham Court Road, London | 492 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 11A Leigham Court Road, London | 492 yd | |
| Turkuaz Mangal | 99 Streatham Hill, London | 500 yd | |
| The Real Jerk | Ground Floor, 89 Streatham Hill | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 587 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 605 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 630 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 696 yd | |
| The Leigham Well | Leigham Arms, 1 - 3 Wellfield Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Mix | 17 Leigham Court Road, London | 492 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | Ground Floor, 83 Streatham Hill | 521 yd | |
| Chicken Trio Streatham | 11 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham High Road | 540 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | Streatham Hill Railway Station, Streatham Hill | 559 yd | |
| Subway | 174 Streatham Hill, London | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 563 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 565 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 630 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 315 yd | |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 337 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 497 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 513 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 811 yd | |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 898 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.