Salford Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 4BG 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 Salford Road, London, SW2 4BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4BE, SW2 4PW, SW2 4BN, SW2 4PF, SW2 4BW, SW2 4BQ, SW2 4BD, SW2 4BL, SW2 4XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW2 4BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.5% | 49.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 4BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 59.2% | 61.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 29.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 56% | 70.9% | 14.9% | 48.4% | 22.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 23.4% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -10.2% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around SW2 4BG this area, 3.5% 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 79.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 66% | 79.9% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 46.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 81.7% | 83.1% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 75% | 69.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 69.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 14.3% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 2.6% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Streatham Hill East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 5 66 Salford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-12-03 | £388,659 |
| 76 Salford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-12-03 | £523,394 |
| Flat 4 50 Salford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-10-24 | £487,405 |
| Flat 3 66 Salford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-10-23 | £223,808 |
| 76 Salford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2025-09-05 | £766,130 |
SW2 4BG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,655 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 | 2,724 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 | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | - not rated | 1,037 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 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Foundation 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 | 3,719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,012 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,733 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 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodfield Centre Dingley Lane , SW16 1AU | - not rated | 421 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer School Dingley Lane , Woodfield Avenue SW16 1AU | - not rated | 421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Farm School Telferscot Road , SW12 0HW | - not rated | 430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 346 yd | |
| Don Luigi Pizzeria \& Restaurant | 17 - 21 Sternhold Avenue, London | 502 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, 142 - 170 Streatham Hill, London | 540 yd | |
| Delice | 122 Streatham Hill, London | 551 yd | |
| Italian Bistro | 32 Streatham High Road, London | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 502 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 615 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 623 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 742 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Office Coffee | 1 Drewstead Road, London | 449 yd | |
| Subway | 174 Streatham Hill, London | 538 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 118 Streatham Hill, London | 544 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 114 Streatham Hill, London | 544 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 128 Streatham Hill, London | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 536 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 615 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 623 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 1,055 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.