Streatham Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 4SS is located in the Streatham Hill East 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 4SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4SU, SW2 4SR, SW2 4ST, SW2 4SY, SW2 4TB, SW2 4SX, SW2 4RB, SW2 4RA, SW2 4AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW2 4SS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.9% | 48.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.9% | -0.2% | 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 4SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 54.4% | 58.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 20.9% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 59.4% | 57% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 32.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 43.7% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 12.2% | 5.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.1% 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 | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 15.2% | 14.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 47.5% | 37.1% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -44.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 13.4% | 29.9% | 16.5% | 1.6% | 28.3% |
In this area, just 42% 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 | 47.9% | 42% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 18.8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 6.1% | -6.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.7% | 30.7% | 16.0% | 1.3% | 29.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.5% 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 | 46.1% | 41.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 23.5% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 19.7% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 16.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.6% | 9.9% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 5.1% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.2% | 76.7% | -32.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 21.8% | 0.4% | 21.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 6.8% | 0.2% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Streatham Hill 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 19 Pullman Court Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2022-10-26 | £363,829 |
| Flat 18 Pullman Court Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-06-18 | £236,944 |
| Flat 17 Pullman Court Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2016-10-07 | £314,452 |
| Flat 23 Pullman Court Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-04-20 | £232,143 |
| Flat 18 Pullman Court Streatham Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2014-09-26 | £263,060 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 4SS 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,052 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 | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,175 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 | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RL | 3out of 4 | 753 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 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,485 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,223 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 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,823 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 | 765 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 216 yd | |
| Trevo Brasserie | 64 Streatham Hill, London | 216 yd | |
| Viet Fusion | 70 Streatham Hill, London | 216 yd | |
| Batch & Co | 54 Streatham Hill, London | 216 yd | |
| Gastro Bar Kitchen | 67 Streatham Hill, London | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 247 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 300 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 578 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 606 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Kebab, Fish & Chips House | 62 Streatham Hill, London | 216 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA | 82 Streatham Hill, London | 216 yd | |
| Grill Hill Xpress | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 216 yd | |
| Morleys | 106 Streatham Hill, London | 216 yd | |
| The Hill | 72 Streatham Hill, London | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 300 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 456 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 535 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 547 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 747 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 864 yd | |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 1,044 yd | |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,072 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 158.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 158.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.