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Telford Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 4XF 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 Telford Avenue, London, SW2 4XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4XL, SW2 4AY, SW2 4AZ, SW2 4HF, SW2 4NU, SW2 4HE, SW2 4HG, SW2 4HQ, SW2 4NS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 4XF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.2%51.2%-2.0% 51.0% 0.2%
Male46.8%48.8%2.0% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.3%41.8%-0.5% 37.9% 3.9%
Married: Opposite sex48.1%41.8%-6.3% 44.2% -2.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated2.1%3.9%1.8% 2.2% 1.7%
Divorced5.8%8.9%3.1% 9.1% -0.2%
Widowed1.7%2.1%0.4% 6.1% -4.0%

Health

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 (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health65.2%64.4%-0.8% 48.4% 16.0%
Good health24.8%27.5%2.7% 33.6% -6.1%
Fair health5.8%5.4%-0.4% 12.7% -7.3%
Bad health3.5%1.8%-1.7% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health0.6%0.9%0.3% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 4XF this area, 8.2% 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 63.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.1%8.2%1.1% 18.2% -10.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.7%2.1%-1.6% 9.6% -7.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.9%10%-2.9% 13.4% -3.4%
Apprenticeship1.2%4.3%3.1% 5.3% -1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.1%8.6%-0.5% 16.9% -8.3%
Degree or Similar56%63.6%7.6% 33.8% 29.8%
Other10%3.2%-6.8% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian2.6%2.7%0.1% 3.1% -0.4%
Pakistani0%2.7%2.7% 2.7% 0.0%
Other Asian1.3%0%-1.3% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African1.9%5.1%3.2% 2.5% 2.6%
Black Caribbean2.6%3.9%1.3% 1.0% 2.9%
Other Black0.6%0%-0.6% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.6%0.9%0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%2.1%1.5% 0.9% 1.2%
Mixed Other1.6%0%-1.6% 0.8% -0.8%
White85.5%77.1%-8.4% 81.4% -4.3%
Roma0%1.2%1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Arab0%0.6%0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Other1.3%3.3%2.0% 1.6% 1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.1%69.1%-8.0% 83.2% -14.1%
European Union8.7%14.5%5.8% 6.1% 8.4%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa5.2%6.8%1.6% 2.7% 4.1%
Middle East and Asia1.9%2.1%0.2% 5.6% -3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.5%6.2%2.7% 1.3% 4.9%
Oceania3.5%0.9%-2.6% 0.3% 0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK75.5%69.8%-5.7% 83.2% -13.4%
10+ Years3.9%19.2%15.3% 9.8% 9.4%
5-10 Years3.9%8.1%4.2% 2.9% 5.2%
2-5 Years3.9%1.5%-2.4% 2.2% -0.7%
Less than 2 years12.9%1.5%-11.4% 1.9% -0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.3% 76.7% 2.6%
Ireland1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy4.2% 0.6% 3.6%
Portugal2.1% 0.5% 1.6%
Spain2.4% 0.4% 2.0%
Lithuania1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Oceania0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
No passport held3% 13.5% -10.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.8% 37.2% 2.6%
Christian44% 46.2% -2.2%
Hindu3.9% 1.7% 2.2%
Jewish1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Muslim3.6% 6.5% -2.9%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Telford Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Telford Avenue was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.1% lower than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Telford Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,600
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW2 4XF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Telford Avenue are based on 409 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Telford Avenue, London, SW2 4XF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW2 4XF

Average Price
£1,255,160
Semi-Detached
£1,869,152
Terraced
£1,741,555
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£458,341
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Telford Avenue

Average Price
£764,365
Semi-Detached
£1,709,845
Terraced
£1,490,912
Detached
£2,575,101
Flats/Maisonettes
£487,450
Other
£520,602

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Telford AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 4 66 Telford Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£367,0002026-02-09 £367,000
74 Telford Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,275,0002024-02-22 £1,321,826
Flat 5 28 Telford Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£200,0002023-12-06 £191,437
Flat 3 28 Telford Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£435,0002023-07-21 £418,081
Flat 1 64 Telford Avenue, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£640,0002022-02-16 £599,760
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW2 4XF

Employment

SW2 4XF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.

SW2 4XF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee118
Self-Employed57
Retired32
Part-Time Employee19
Student (economically inactive)17
Looking after home or family14
Unemployed8
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities37
Financial and insurance activities20
Information and communication18
Other14
Accommodation and food service activities13
Education12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles11
Human health and social work activities10
Real estate activities9
Administrative and support service activities7
Construction7
Transport and storage7
Manufacturing4

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 1,004 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 1,174 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 1,929 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL
4out of 4 2,341 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 2,411 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF
3out of 4 541 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Telferscot Primary School
Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW
- not rated 559 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School
Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF
- not rated 712 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF
3out of 4 712 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Richard Atkins Primary School
New Park Road , SW2 4JP
3out of 4 778 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,211 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW
3out of 4 1,223 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB
- not rated 1,351 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD
3out of 4 1,357 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP
- not rated 1,544 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanford County Middle School
Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB
- not rated 3,912 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gorringe Park Middle School
Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD
- not rated 4,290 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Middle School
Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ
- not rated 4,854 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Liberty County Middle School
Western Road , CR4 3EB
- not rated 4,969 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School
Commonside East , CR4 1YG
- not rated 5,084 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 1,727 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 1,935 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 1,940 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 2,263 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 4,918 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 1,351 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
- not rated 3,585 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 4,111 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Somerville School
12 Wavertree Road , Streatham SW2 3SJ
- not rated 537 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Woodfield Centre
Dingley Lane , SW16 1AU
- not rated 607 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mortimer School
Dingley Lane , Woodfield Avenue SW16 1AU
- not rated 607 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hyde Farm School
Telferscot Road , SW12 0HW
- not rated 612 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF
- not rated 612 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Telford Park Tennis ClubTennis Club, 35A Killieser Avenue227 yd
Sahins Lounge96 Streatham Hill, London347 yd
Trevo Brasserie64 Streatham Hill, London347 yd
Viet Fusion70 Streatham Hill, London347 yd
Batch & Co54 Streatham Hill, London347 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Streatham Wine House53A Streatham Hill, London385 yd
Porky's Wine Bar23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London452 yd
Crown And Sceptre LtdThe Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill524 yd
The Five Bells68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London663 yd
The Hand In Hand61 New Park Road, London714 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Streatham Kebab, Fish & Chips House62 Streatham Hill, London347 yd
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA82 Streatham Hill, London347 yd
Grill Hill Xpress96 Streatham Hill, London347 yd
Morleys106 Streatham Hill, London347 yd
The Hill72 Streatham Hill, London347 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sSainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill385 yd
Co-operative Food176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London435 yd
Marks \& SpencerUnit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London456 yd
Tesco30A Streatham Place, London625 yd
Tesco42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London663 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Telford Park Tennis Club
35a 35a Killieser Avenue
tennis courts221 yd
Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club
70A 70A THORNTON ROAD
squash courts, tennis courts539 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham)
Streatham High Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool645 yd
Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South)
Mullins Place
health and fitness suite911 yd
Streatham & Clapham High School
ABBOTSWOOD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,023 yd
Dunraven School (North Side)
Mount Nod Road
1,092 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 65.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 65.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 65.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed69.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed81.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed327.06 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed327.06 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed12.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed49.94 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.