Macaulay Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 0QU is located in the Clapham Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Macaulay Road, London, SW4 0QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 0AR, SW4 0LZ, SW4 0LR, SW4 0NG, SW4 0NQ, SW4 0NA, SW4 0LS, SW4 0LY, SW4 0LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW4 0QU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 41.2% | 47.5% | 6.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 58.8% | 52.5% | -6.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 SW4 0QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 57.2% | 63.1% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 31.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.9%) 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 | 66.5% | 62.6% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 32.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around SW4 0QU this area, 1.1% 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 76.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 3.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.6% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.3% | 76.5% | -1.8% | 33.8% | 42.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.1% | 79.5% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 66.5% | 68% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 68% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 20% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 3.5% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Macaulay Road was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Clapham Town average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Macaulay Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Clapham Town and the 215th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% 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 34 Macaulay Court Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2025-03-28 | £596,836 |
| Flat 6 Macaulay Court Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-24 | £501,543 |
| Flat 47 Macaulay Court Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2024-03-08 | £526,174 |
| Flat 12 Macaulay Court Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2023-12-07 | £524,274 |
| Flat 37 Macaulay Court Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-09-09 | £516,618 |
SW4 0QU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SW4 0QU 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 4out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 1out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,239 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,281 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 | 4,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiella Worth | 789 Wandsworth Road, London | 166 yd | |
| Remedy Kitchen | 791 - 793 Wandsworth Road, London | 169 yd | |
| Cher Thai Eatery | 22 North Street, London | 310 yd | |
| Marlowe Burger At The Old Town Tavern | 29 North Street, London | 310 yd | |
| Thyme By Premier Inn | 638 - 640 Wandsworth Road, London | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 168 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 1 - 3 Lillieshall Road, London | 212 yd | |
| Old Town Tavern | 29 North Street, London | 310 yd | |
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 382 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 38 Old Town | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Fusion | 807 Wandsworth Road, London | 193 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 703 Wandsworth Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Mango Curry Of India | Ground Floor, 36 North Street | 308 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 335 yd | |
| Shmarrn - Pancakes Unit 2 | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 301 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 4 The Pavement, London | 686 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 5 The Pavement, London | 686 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 764 yd | |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 925 yd | |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 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 | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 135.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 135.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.