Churston Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3BX is located in the St Martin's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Churston Close, London, SW2 3BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3BT, SW2 3DX, SW2 3DB, SW2 3BZ, SW2 3PH, SW2 3DA, SW2 3BW, SW2 3DH, SW2 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 3BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 52.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.3% | 44.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 3BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 56% | 64.9% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 21.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 49.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.2% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 10.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.4% | 17.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 16.4% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 51.4% | 48.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 56.8% | 54.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 14% | 15% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 12% | 6.1% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.3% | 16.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 15.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 54.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 24% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 8.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 3.3% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churston Close was 162.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% higher than the Brixton Rush Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Churston Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Brixton Rush Common and the 224th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Churston Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,400,000 | 2024-11-27 | £16,400,000 |
| 1 Churston Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,925,000 | 2017-03-17 | £13,045,419 |
SW2 3BX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 938 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 | 1,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 198 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 | 256 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,856 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,110 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,155 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 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cactus | 178A Norwood Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Cafe Castelo | 369 Norwood Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Siam Niyom | 347 Norwood Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Cafe | 385 Norwood Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Perks And White | Tulse Hill Railway Station, Station Rise | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 243 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 355 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfather Pizza | Shop, 152 Norwood Road | 249 yd | |
| A.K. Chicken | Ground Floor, 190 Norwood Road | 311 yd | |
| London Pizza | 379 Norwood Road, London | 371 yd | |
| Brockwell Kebab | 14 Norwood Road, London | 555 yd | |
| MM Fried Chicken | 274 Norwood Road, London | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 274 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 311 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 949 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 951 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 275 yd | |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 305 yd | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 507 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 632 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 957 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.