Staplefield Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 4AF is located in the Streatham Hill West & Thornton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Staplefield Close, London, SW2 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4AH, SW2 4SP, SW2 4PY, SW2 4QD, SW2 4AE, SW2 3UA, SW2 3UD, SW2 4AR, SW2 3UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 4AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.5% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.5% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 51% | 60.8% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 23.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 20.9% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 38.8% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.4% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 14.3% | 16.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 14.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 12.7% | 1.3% | -11.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| White | 41.8% | 42.4% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 10.5% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
In this area, just 47% 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 | 56.1% | 47% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 21.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 7.2% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 15.3% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 14.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.7% 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 | 52.9% | 46.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 27.7% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 8.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 8% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 9.2% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 5.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Staplefield Close was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% higher than the Clapham Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Staplefield Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Clapham Park and the 247th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Staplefield Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-11-16 | £281,603 |
| 58 Staplefield Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2003-05-16 | £386,221 |
| 66 Staplefield Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2001-03-16 | £251,020 |
| 55 Staplefield Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £33,000 | 1997-09-29 | £174,084 |
SW2 4AF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,852 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 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,210 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 | - not rated | 278 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 | 278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth SW2 2RL | 2out of 4 | 616 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 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,302 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,231 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 5,458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 5,138 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oleander Preparatory School 235 Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1NR | - not rated | 195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville School 12 Wavertree Road , Streatham SW2 3SJ | - not rated | 405 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family School At Larkhall 206-210 Lyham Road , SW2 5NR | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | McDonalds, Streatham Place | 176 yd | |
| Asafo Restaurant | Ground Floor, 60 Morrish Road | 201 yd | |
| Stars Restaurant | 262A Brixton Hill, London | 293 yd | |
| Bombay Inn | Ground Floor, 252 Brixton Hill | 359 yd | |
| Sahins Lounge | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 33 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 351 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 510 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 511 yd | |
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramwells Fish \& Chips | Ground Floor, 280 Brixton Hill | 176 yd | |
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 244 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 244 yd | |
| Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots | Ground Floor, 2 Morrish Road | 331 yd | |
| Streatham Kebab, Fish & Chips House | 62 Streatham Hill, London | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 244 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 329 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 510 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 728 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 659 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 852 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 923 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 967 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 981 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 112.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.