Poynders Gardens is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8PH 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 Gardens, London, SW4 8PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8PQ, SW4 8PF, SW4 8PJ, SW12 0DP, SW4 8PG, SW4 8PE, SW4 8PD, SW12 0AH, SW12 0DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 8PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 44.5% | 58.5% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 26.8% | -14.9% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 46.4% | 60.7% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 28.9% | -11.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
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 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 47.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.7% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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 | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 19.3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 16.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 43.5% | 43.6% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 7.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 48.6% | 59.7% | 11.1% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 18.8% | 16.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.1% | 59.7% | 12.6% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 30.2% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.9% | 3.3% | -28.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poynders Gardens was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Poynders Gardens has the 10th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 131st lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 199 Nash House Poynders Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-11-01 | £405,000 |
| Flat 203 Nash House Poynders Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-08-24 | £308,845 |
| Flat 195 Nash House Poynders Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-02-28 | £403,817 |
| Flat 205 Nash House Poynders Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-30 | £389,222 |
| Flat 195 Nash House Poynders Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-11-21 | £386,586 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW4 8PH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,667 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 | 2,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,876 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 | 662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,226 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 | 2,645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,515 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 | 359 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 1,265 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteria Toscana | 31 Abbeville Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Brooke | 33 - 35 Abbeville Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Lockdown Bakehouse | 57-59 Balham Hill, London | 612 yd | |
| Bistro Union | 40 Abbeville Road, London | 617 yd | |
| Nue Ground | 32 Abbeville Road, London | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 713 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 725 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 993 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 1,029 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 575 yd | |
| The Flavour Cabin | Units 27 To 28, Zennor Road | 595 yd | |
| Aoki | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 597 yd | |
| Yomi Sushi Kitchen 9 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 597 yd | |
| Taste Soul Good Kitchen 1 | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 521 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 615 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 617 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 670 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 730 yd | |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.