Barcombe Avenue is in Streatham Hill, London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3AZ 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 Barcombe Avenue, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 3AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3AE, SW2 3BG, SW2 3HG, SW2 3AX, SW2 3AB, SW2 3AU, SW2 3AA, SW2 3HD, SW2 3AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 3AZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% 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 | 54.9% | 57.4% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 42.6% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 3AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.1% 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 | 55.9% | 61.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 27.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 16.2% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 57.9% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 14.6% | 1.6% | -13.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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 | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 4.3% | -6.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 61.3% | 55.8% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 57.4% | 69.9% | 12.5% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 20.9% | 9.9% | -11.0% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.7% | 69.9% | 14.2% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 18.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 3.7% | -10.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 3.7% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barcombe Avenue was 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.0% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barcombe Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 98.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Barcombe Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £768,500 | 2024-09-06 | £742,259 |
| Flat 1 72 Barcombe Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-08-09 | £327,314 |
| 64A Barcombe Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-04-19 | £426,193 |
| 52B Barcombe Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-02-06 | £469,588 |
| 52A Barcombe Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-01-20 | £415,800 |
SW2 3AZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,353 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 | 2,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,712 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 | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Jerk | Ground Floor, 89 Streatham Hill | 162 yd | |
| Turkuaz Mangal | 99 Streatham Hill, London | 165 yd | |
| Waffle Genie | 85 Streatham Hill, London | 173 yd | |
| Mad Break | 111 Streatham Hill, London | 198 yd | |
| Gastro Bar Kitchen | 67 Streatham Hill, London | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 264 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 288 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 417 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 557 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | Ground Floor, 83 Streatham Hill | 173 yd | |
| Caribbean Mix | 17 Leigham Court Road, London | 212 yd | |
| Subway | 174 Streatham Hill, London | 228 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | Streatham Hill Railway Station, Streatham Hill | 251 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 118 Streatham Hill, London | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 227 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 239 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 264 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 417 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 317 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 517 yd | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 647 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 764 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 923 yd | |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.