Streatham Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 4RA 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 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4QN, SW2 4RB, SW2 4XJ, SW2 4SS, SW2 4SU, SW2 4AA, SW2 4SR, SW2 4ST, SW2 4XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 4RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 56.4% | 53% | -3.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 43.6% | 47% | 3.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 4RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 49.3% | 60.7% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 21% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 48.1% | 48.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 38.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 15.1% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 44% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 13.7% | 4.4% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.7% | 13.9% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 12.9% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| White | 45.8% | 40.2% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 13.9% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 12.3% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 57.2% | 56.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 12.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.1% | 16.4% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 15.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.7% | 56.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 26.8% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 2.5% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Streatham Hill was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clapham Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40C Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-08-05 | £343,202 |
| Flat A 40 Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2014-09-25 | £382,715 |
| Flat 42 Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2011-06-07 | £524,356 |
| 40C Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2010-09-17 | £377,851 |
| 44 Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2009-02-23 | £800,106 |
SW2 4RA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 4RA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,045 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 | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,234 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 | 365 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 | 365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth SW2 2RL | 2out of 4 | 774 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 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,331 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 | 4,069 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 5,273 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,341 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,635 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 5,200 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 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville School 12 Wavertree Road , Streatham SW2 3SJ | - not rated | 232 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oleander Preparatory School 235 Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1NR | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES | - not rated | 432 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahins Lounge | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 184 yd | |
| Trevo Brasserie | 64 Streatham Hill, London | 184 yd | |
| Viet Fusion | 70 Streatham Hill, London | 184 yd | |
| Batch & Co | 54 Streatham Hill, London | 184 yd | |
| Delice | 122 Streatham Hill, London | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 262 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 275 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 563 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 576 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Kebab, Fish & Chips House | 62 Streatham Hill, London | 184 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA | 82 Streatham Hill, London | 184 yd | |
| Grill Hill Xpress | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 184 yd | |
| Morleys | 106 Streatham Hill, London | 184 yd | |
| The Hill | 72 Streatham Hill, London | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 275 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 477 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 531 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 467 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 806 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 937 yd | |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,086 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 | 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.