Rastell Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 4XP 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 Rastell Avenue, London, SW2 4XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 4XR, SW2 4PP, SW2 4XW, SW2 4XS, SW2 4PG, SW12 0HP, SW2 4XQ, SW2 4BW, SW2 4BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 4XP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 53.5% | 53.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 4XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 58.2% | 62.4% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 31% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (97.2%) 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 | 73.3% | 75.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 27.2% |
| Good health | 22.6% | 21.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -12.0% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -10.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 4XP this area, 1.6% 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 82%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.6% | 82% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 48.2% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0.4% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 93.8% | 86.8% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 79.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 79.9% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 14.9% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.3% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.3% | 37.2% | 28.1% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rastell Avenue was 130.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rastell Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 303rd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

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 2 21 Rastell Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2024-12-09 | £625,046 |
| 18 Rastell Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,400,000 | 2024-04-25 | £2,459,751 |
| 2 Rastell Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2023-11-24 | £786,378 |
| Flat 3 21 Rastell Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-11-23 | £535,109 |
| 19B Rastell Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-10-19 | £361,510 |
SW2 4XP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
SW2 4XP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 170 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,724 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 | 2,792 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 | 186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | - not rated | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,077 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 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,608 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 | 3,810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,816 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 | 1,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,521 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 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Farm School Telferscot Road , SW12 0HW | - not rated | 231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodfield Centre Dingley Lane , SW16 1AU | - not rated | 581 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer School Dingley Lane , Woodfield Avenue SW16 1AU | - not rated | 581 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 42 Abbotswood Road , Streatham SW16 1AW | - not rated | 739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Tennis Club | 70A Thornton Road, London | 460 yd | |
| Telford Park Tennis Club | Tennis Club, 35A Killieser Avenue | 551 yd | |
| Just Jenny's Cafe | 287 Cavendish Road, London | 680 yd | |
| Don Luigi Pizzeria \& Restaurant | 17 - 21 Sternhold Avenue, London | 714 yd | |
| Melss Kitchenn | 81 Byrne Road, London | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 714 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 813 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 819 yd | |
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 923 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Office Coffee | 1 Drewstead Road, London | 656 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 118 Streatham Hill, London | 748 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 114 Streatham Hill, London | 748 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 128 Streatham Hill, London | 748 yd | |
| Subway | 174 Streatham Hill, London | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 749 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 813 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 819 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 352 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 1,075 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.