Sternhold Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 4PG 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 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4PP, SW2 4XR, SW2 4XP, SW2 4PW, SW16 1AQ, SW16 1AH, SW2 4BN, SW2 4XS, SW2 4XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 4PG 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 | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 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 4PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 67.8% | 60.5% | -7.3% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 25.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 60.7% | 57.3% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 30% | 34.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 4PG this area, 7.4% 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 68.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 2.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.9% | 68.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 70.4% | 74.6% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 73.3% | 62.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 14.7% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 61.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sternhold Avenue was 106.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sternhold Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 383rd highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 Sternhold Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £16,500 | 2024-04-15 | £16,637 |
| 237 Sternhold Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £731,000 | 2023-08-25 | £721,382 |
| 229 Sternhold Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-06-13 | £629,628 |
| 207 Sternhold Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-03-06 | £705,340 |
| 203 Sternhold Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-09-29 | £596,460 |
SW2 4PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,448 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 | 2,900 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 | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,247 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 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,425 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 | 583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 768 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community special 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 | 518 yd | |
| Grafton Tennis Club | 70A Thornton Road, London | 567 yd | |
| Don Luigi Pizzeria \& Restaurant | 17 - 21 Sternhold Avenue, London | 653 yd | |
| Italian Bistro | 32 Streatham High Road, London | 689 yd | |
| The Hamlet | 10 Streatham High Road, London | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 653 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 727 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 798 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 826 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Office Coffee | 1 Drewstead Road, London | 582 yd | |
| Subway | 174 Streatham Hill, London | 698 yd | |
| The Coffee Cabin | Streatham Hill Railway Station, Streatham Hill | 700 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 118 Streatham Hill, London | 717 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 114 Streatham Hill, London | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 693 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 698 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 726 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 798 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 462 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,004 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.