Kingsmead Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3JD 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 3JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3JE, SW2 3HY, SW2 3JG, SW2 3HZ, SW2 3JW, SW2 3JB, SW2 3JN, SW2 3JX, SW2 3NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 3JD 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 3JD, 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 58.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsmead Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 178th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2025-02-28 | £1,197,558 |
| 28 Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,265,200 | 2025-01-31 | £1,251,171 |
| 46 Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-07-15 | £1,269,410 |
| 18 Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-05-23 | £1,418,802 |
| 22 Kingsmead Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2023-12-01 | £1,018,961 |
SW2 3JD 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 | 1,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,319 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 | 2,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,637 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 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Infant School Hitherfield Road , SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 713 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 757 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 825 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 3,749 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,352 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,336 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,448 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,492 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 | 462 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noah's Ark School St Cuthbert's Church , Elmcourt Road SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Secondary Centre Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 752 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 829 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Salvation Army Hall, 246 Norwood Road | 539 yd | |
| Green Cactus | 178A Norwood Road, London | 569 yd | |
| Martil Cafe | 280 Norwood Road, London | 578 yd | |
| Electric Cafe | 258 Norwood Road, London | 578 yd | |
| Butter Up Cafe | 381 - 383 Norwood Road, London | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 624 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 727 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 729 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 974 yd | |
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.K. Chicken | Ground Floor, 190 Norwood Road | 550 yd | |
| MM Fried Chicken | 274 Norwood Road, London | 578 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | Ground Floor, 260 Norwood Road | 578 yd | |
| London Pizza | 379 Norwood Road, London | 594 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | Shop, 152 Norwood Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 644 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 796 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 808 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 187 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 345 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 534 yd | |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 729 yd | |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 782 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 820 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 831 yd | |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 882 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.