Downton Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3TX 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 3TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3TT, SW2 3ST, SW2 3HF, SW2 3SU, SW2 3SN, SW2 3SX, SW2 3HH, SW2 3BH, SW2 3TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW2 3TX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 40.3% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 44.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 58.3% | 62.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 27.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 7.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around SW2 3TX this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 66.7% | 16.9% | 33.8% | 32.9% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.1% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 70.5% | 73.3% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 66.5% | 67.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 15% | 14.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 66.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 24.2% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 2.1% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downton Avenue was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Knight's Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Downton Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill and the 15th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2023-06-27 | £844,561 |
| 125 Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2022-11-09 | £1,048,527 |
| 119 Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,071,000 | 2021-04-30 | £1,115,107 |
| 105 Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2020-12-18 | £980,115 |
| 143 Downton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £727,500 | 2019-06-07 | £818,853 |
SW2 3TX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,654 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 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,732 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 | 282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 601 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 | 539 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 | 914 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,846 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 | 2,024 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,845 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 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,529 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 | 504 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society | 6 Coburg Crescent, London | 339 yd | |
| Gastro Bar Kitchen | 67 Streatham Hill, London | 566 yd | |
| Bar 61 | 61A Streatham Hill, London | 566 yd | |
| Waffle Genie | 85 Streatham Hill, London | 576 yd | |
| The Real Jerk | Ground Floor, 89 Streatham Hill | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 554 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 729 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 842 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 853 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | Ground Floor, 83 Streatham Hill | 576 yd | |
| Streatham Kebab, Fish & Chips House | 62 Streatham Hill, London | 593 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA | 82 Streatham Hill, London | 593 yd | |
| Grill Hill Xpress | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 593 yd | |
| Morleys | 106 Streatham Hill, London | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 554 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 659 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 678 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 842 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 206 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 333 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 506 yd | |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 636 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 814 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 861 yd | |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.