Wavertree Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3SJ 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 Wavertree Road, London, SW2 3SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3SW, SW2 3TB, SW2 3TH, SW2 3FA, SW2 4TJ, SW2 4TW, SW2 3TD, SW2 4TN, SW2 3TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 3SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 47.8% | 53.5% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 46.5% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 3SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 57.5% | 57.7% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 29.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 63.3% | 60.5% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 29.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 15% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 50.9% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 21.3% | 3.1% | -18.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.7% 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 | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 4.9% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| White | 61.8% | 47.7% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -33.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 11.8% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 10.2% |
In this area, just 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.9% | 49.8% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| European Union | 24.6% | 18.1% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 16.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 15.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.4% | 50% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 25.2% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.9% | 14.7% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 11.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 7.3% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 2.8% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 7% | 0.4% | 6.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 6% | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.9% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wavertree Road was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wavertree Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 395th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 9 Wavertree Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-08-23 | £322,355 |
| Flat B 17 Wavertree Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £504,000 | 2024-08-16 | £499,898 |
| Flat 3 12 Wavertree Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-06-28 | £313,212 |
| Flat A 12 Wavertree Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-06-13 | £565,803 |
| Flat A 17 Wavertree Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-01-20 | £550,875 |
SW2 3SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SW2 3SJ 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 3SJ 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,248 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 | 2,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RL | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 777 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 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,658 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,429 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 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,713 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 | 712 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch & Co | 54 Streatham Hill, London | 234 yd | |
| Sahins Lounge | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 234 yd | |
| Trevo Brasserie | 64 Streatham Hill, London | 234 yd | |
| Viet Fusion | 70 Streatham Hill, London | 234 yd | |
| Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society | 6 Coburg Crescent, London | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 263 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 438 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 571 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 773 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Kebab, Fish & Chips House | 62 Streatham Hill, London | 234 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA | 82 Streatham Hill, London | 234 yd | |
| Grill Hill Xpress | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 234 yd | |
| Morleys | 106 Streatham Hill, London | 234 yd | |
| The Hill | 72 Streatham Hill, London | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 263 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 491 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 525 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 628 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 546 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 590 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 705 yd | |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 876 yd | |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 997 yd | |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,074 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.