Poynders Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8NZ is located in the Clapham Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poynders Road, London, SW4 8NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8PA, SW4 8NJ, SW4 8PQ, SW4 8NQ, SW4 8PJ, SW12 0DP, SW4 8PB, SW4 8PD, SW12 0DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 8NZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 50.9% | 58.1% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 41.9% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
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 SW4 8NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 68.7% | 64.9% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 23.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (94.4%) 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 | 61.7% | 63.2% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 8NZ this area, 6.2% 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 82%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.6% | 6.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -11.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 7.2% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.3% | 82% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 48.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 86.9% | 81% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 75.7% | 75.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 15.8% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 74.9% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 2.6% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poynders Road was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.0% lower than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poynders Road has the lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 5th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 A 20 Poynders Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-10-28 | £699,761 |
| Flat 2 17 Poynders Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2022-07-28 | £452,714 |
| Flat A 20 Poynders Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2018-10-26 | £638,758 |
| Flat C 20 Poynders Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £381,579 | 2012-09-19 | £589,603 |
| Flat A 20 Poynders Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £450,000 | 2012-07-27 | £690,945 |
SW4 8NZ 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.
SW4 8NZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,698 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 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 786 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 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 489 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 1,281 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteria Toscana | 31 Abbeville Road, London | 416 yd | |
| Brooke | 33 - 35 Abbeville Road, London | 416 yd | |
| Bistro Union | 40 Abbeville Road, London | 487 yd | |
| Nue Ground | 32 Abbeville Road, London | 487 yd | |
| Pizza Express Mac & Wings | 43-45 Abbeville Road, London | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 626 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 766 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill On The Common, Windmill Drive | 973 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 1,065 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 543 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 589 yd | |
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 591 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 75 Abbeville Road, London | 619 yd | |
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 487 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 534 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 585 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 440 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 750 yd | |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 927 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 1,040 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 | 88.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.