Kingsmead Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3HZ 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 Kingsmead Road, London, SW2 3HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3JE, SW2 3JG, SW2 3JD, SW2 3NR, SW2 3HL, SW2 3JW, SW2 3HY, SW2 3HJ, SW2 3NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 3HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 48.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 54% | 56.6% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 30.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.8% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 56.5% | 61.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 25.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 13.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 55.2% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 11.8% | 16% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 60.2% | 59.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 67.8% 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% | 67.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 67.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 20.4% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 2.6% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsmead Road was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsmead Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £666,666 | 2024-01-19 | £670,868 |
| 71C Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2022-04-08 | £333,891 |
| 65B Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-09-22 | £640,657 |
| 101 Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2020-09-11 | £1,019,266 |
| 107 Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2020-03-09 | £993,560 |
SW2 3HZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,967 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 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,017 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 | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 879 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 | 497 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 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 2,156 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 | 2,304 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,163 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,471 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 | 611 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society | 6 Coburg Crescent, London | 595 yd | |
| Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, 246 Norwood Road | 625 yd | |
| Green Cactus | 178A Norwood Road, London | 635 yd | |
| Butter Up Cafe | 381 - 383 Norwood Road, London | 661 yd | |
| Martil Cafe | 280 Norwood Road, London | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 694 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 779 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 815 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 885 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.K. Chicken | Ground Floor, 190 Norwood Road | 619 yd | |
| MM Fried Chicken | 274 Norwood Road, London | 666 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | Ground Floor, 260 Norwood Road | 666 yd | |
| London Pizza | 379 Norwood Road, London | 667 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | Shop, 152 Norwood Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 619 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 705 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 882 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 885 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 123 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 285 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 520 yd | |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 670 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 748 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 841 yd | |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 903 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 | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.7% |
| Median download speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 32.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 32.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.