Downton Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3TU 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 Downton Avenue, London, SW2 3TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3TP, SW2 3TR, SW2 3HD, SW2 3TD, SW2 3TS, SW2 3TN, SW2 3TW, SW2 3HE, SW2 3TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 3TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 43.5% | 43.9% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 42.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 53.5% | 52.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 14% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 54.3% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% 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 | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 70.1% | 62.8% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 60.4% | 60.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 19% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.9% | 59.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 28.3% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 1.6% | -7.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 3.8% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downton Avenue was 117.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Downton Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 344th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-10-22 | £544,970 |
| Flat B 93 Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-08-19 | £486,012 |
| 65 Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2024-06-21 | £1,072,636 |
| 75B Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-02-08 | £665,005 |
| 75A Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-02-08 | £716,159 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,439 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 | 2,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,556 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 | 554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 882 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 | 829 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 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,867 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,603 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 | 997 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,495 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 | 496 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,477 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastro Bar Kitchen | 67 Streatham Hill, London | 220 yd | |
| Bar 61 | 61A Streatham Hill, London | 220 yd | |
| Waffle Genie | 85 Streatham Hill, London | 246 yd | |
| Batch & Co | 54 Streatham Hill, London | 260 yd | |
| Sahins Lounge | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 206 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 421 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 596 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 633 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | Ground Floor, 83 Streatham Hill | 246 yd | |
| Streatham Kebab, Fish & Chips House | 62 Streatham Hill, London | 261 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA | 82 Streatham Hill, London | 261 yd | |
| Grill Hill Xpress | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 261 yd | |
| Morleys | 106 Streatham Hill, London | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 206 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 342 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 369 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 596 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 528 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 531 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 661 yd | |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 773 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 898 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.