Criffel Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 4AZ 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 Criffel Avenue, London, SW2 4AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4AY, SW2 4XF, SW2 4NS, SW2 4NZ, SW2 4NX, SW2 4NR, SW2 4NU, SW2 4HG, SW2 4XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 4AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 51.1% | 53.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 4AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 46.6% | 53.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 32.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 50.2% | 64% | 13.8% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 24.4% | -11.2% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 6.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 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.
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 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 5.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.6% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 59.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 72.4% | 67.3% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 74.9% | 66.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 66.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 20.5% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.9% | -12.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Criffel Avenue was 81.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Criffel Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 287th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 28 Criffel Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,300 | 2023-08-31 | £686,151 |
| Garden Flat 28 Criffel Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-11-29 | £251,030 |
| 8 Criffel Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,807,500 | 2012-03-30 | £3,318,799 |
| 14 Criffel Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,265 | 2011-06-27 | £2,631,149 |
| 18 Criffel Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2011-02-17 | £2,500,000 |
SW2 4AZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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 | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 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 | 1,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,340 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 | 2,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | 4out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | 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 , Clapham | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,257 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 | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 950 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford Park Tennis Club | Tennis Club, 35A Killieser Avenue | 137 yd | |
| Delice | 122 Streatham Hill, London | 313 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, 142 - 170 Streatham Hill, London | 331 yd | |
| Sahins Lounge | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 353 yd | |
| Trevo Brasserie | 64 Streatham Hill, London | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 362 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 366 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 562 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 612 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters Piri Piri | 118 Streatham Hill, London | 308 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 114 Streatham Hill, London | 308 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 128 Streatham Hill, London | 308 yd | |
| Streatham Kebab, Fish & Chips House | 62 Streatham Hill, London | 353 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA | 82 Streatham Hill, London | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 358 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 366 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 373 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 731 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 118 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 1,016 yd | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,091 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 247.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.