Elms Crescent is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8QY is located in the Clapham Common & Abbeville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elms Crescent, London, SW4 8QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8QF, SW4 8QZ, SW4 9ND, SW4 9EP, SW4 8QX, SW4 9NB, SW4 8QG, SW4 9EW, SW4 9LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW4 8QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 53.9% | 52.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.6% | 40.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 48.2% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 65.2% | 70.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 21.9% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 22.9% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -10.7% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 8QY this area, 6.1% 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 74.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 3.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.1% | 74.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 40.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 79.1% | 80.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 74.2% | 78.2% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 3.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 78.4% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 13.7% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 2.5% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elms Crescent was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% higher than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Elms Crescent has the 21st highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 339th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First And Second Floor Flat 60 Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2020-02-19 | £827,546 |
| 58 Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2019-08-21 | £1,837,336 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 60 Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2017-03-27 | £898,292 |
| 58 Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2016-07-08 | £1,748,344 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 60 Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £699,950 | 2014-03-21 | £899,145 |
SW4 8QY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 8QY 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 | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,675 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 | 2,150 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 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 630 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 | 359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 511 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,382 yd | University technical college | 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 | 529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 681 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,318 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 | 3,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's | 71 Abbeville Road, London | 271 yd | |
| Bistro Union | 40 Abbeville Road, London | 294 yd | |
| Nue Ground | 32 Abbeville Road, London | 294 yd | |
| Camile Thai | Ground Floor, 47 Abbeville Road | 308 yd | |
| Pizza Express Mac & Wings | 43-45 Abbeville Road, London | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 551 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road | 712 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 736 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill On The Common, Windmill Drive | 754 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 75 Abbeville Road, London | 244 yd | |
| Cumin Club | 95 Hambalt Road, London | 320 yd | |
| Rajah Rowing ( Clapham Kitchen) | 70 Clapham Park Road, London | 584 yd | |
| Zing Zing | 86 Clapham Park Road, London | 613 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 207 Clapham Park Road, London | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 246 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 294 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 696 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 818 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 616 yd | |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 886 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,066 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.