Macaulay Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 0QY 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 0QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 0RS, SW4 0RU, SW4 0QP, SW4 0RR, SW4 0NH, SW4 0RP, SW4 0QX, SW4 0AP, SW4 0RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW4 0QY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 51.3% | 48.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 0QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 53.7% | 55.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 26.1% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 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 (85.3%) 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 | 53.5% | 63.1% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 14.7% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 22.2% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -11.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 0QY 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 61.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 8.2% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 8.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 61.8% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 28.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 13.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 12.1% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 1.4% | -5.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 72.4% | 64.2% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 75.6% | 68.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 8.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 68.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 19.1% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 2.8% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Macaulay Road was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Clapham Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Macaulay Road has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Clapham Town and the 36th lowest crime rate of 768 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2021-04-15 | £746,168 |
| 78 Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £685,010 | 2019-11-08 | £663,140 |
| 96 Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-08-24 | £504,632 |
| 86 Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2016-08-26 | £545,200 |
| 96 Macaulay Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2006-12-21 | £478,246 |
SW4 0QY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,218 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 | 2,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,793 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 | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wix Primary School Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapham Manor Primary School Belmont Road , Clapham SW4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior Boys' School St Alphonsu's Road , SW4 7AS | - not rated | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsingham School Clapham Common , West Side SW4 9AW | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rectory Centre Rectory Grove , Clapham Old Town SW4 0EL | - not rated | 389 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | More About School | |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vines School 43 Forthbridge Road , Battersea SW11 5NX | - not rated | 722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omnibus Theatre | 1 Clapham Common North Side, London | 171 yd | |
| Starbucks | 40 Old Town, London | 265 yd | |
| Bubbles | Business, 36A Old Town | 265 yd | |
| Trinity | 4 The Polygon, London | 281 yd | |
| Reyes | Ground Floor, 6 Old Town | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | The Prince Of Wales Public House, 38 Old Town | 265 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose Crown Public House, 2 The Polygon | 281 yd | |
| The Sun | 47 Old Town, London | 327 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 331 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 1 - 3 Lillieshall Road, London | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regano Pizza | Business, 11 North Street | 373 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 807 Wandsworth Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Mango Curry Of India | Ground Floor, 36 North Street | 464 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 703 Wandsworth Road, London | 478 yd | |
| Slab City | 8 The Pavement, London | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 4 The Pavement, London | 478 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 5 The Pavement, London | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 486 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 514 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 133 Clapham High Street | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 653 yd | |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 997 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.