Elms Crescent is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 8RA 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 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW4 8QE, SW4 8RB, SW4 8QZ, SW4 8AR, SW4 9LY, SW4 9LT, SW4 9LS, SW4 9LZ, SW4 9PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 8RA 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 | 54% | 51.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46% | 48.4% | 2.4% | 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 8RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 45.9% | 48.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 40.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 66.5% | 66.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 18.2% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 24.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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 8RA this area, 1.5% 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 80.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.3% | 80.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 47.0% |
| Other | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.8% | 81.3% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 78.6% | 73% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 73% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 3.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elms Crescent was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elms Crescent has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 348th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,125,000 | 2022-05-05 | £2,189,126 |
| 30A Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £862,500 | 2021-11-23 | £844,315 |
| 26 Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,680,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,745,226 |
| 16 Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,380,000 | 2021-03-31 | £1,405,556 |
| 30 Elms Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-03-19 | £760,976 |
SW4 8RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8RA 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 | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,829 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 | 2,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Primary School 127 Park Hill , Off Clarence Avenue SW4 9PA | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Avenue School Kings Avenue , SW4 8BQ | 2out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 490 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 | 408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 490 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,257 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 | 525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 565 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,185 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 | 3,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,287 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 | 1,208 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,347 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 | 402 yd | |
| Bistro Union | 40 Abbeville Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Nue Ground | 32 Abbeville Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Camile Thai | Ground Floor, 47 Abbeville Road | 449 yd | |
| Pizza Express Mac & Wings | 43-45 Abbeville Road, London | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 432 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | The Coach And Horses, 173 - 175 Clapham Park Road | 569 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales Public House, 169-171 Lyham Road | 653 yd | |
| Hope \& Anchor | 123 Acre Lane, London | 670 yd | |
| Metro | 9 Clapham Common South Side, London | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 75 Abbeville Road, London | 362 yd | |
| Cumin Club | 95 Hambalt Road, London | 415 yd | |
| Rajah Rowing ( Clapham Kitchen) | 70 Clapham Park Road, London | 478 yd | |
| Zing Zing | 86 Clapham Park Road, London | 506 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 207 Clapham Park Road, London | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Mullins Place, London | 765 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 133 Clapham High Street | 820 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 4 The Pavement, London | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 639 yd | |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 760 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 830 yd |
| Pure Gym (Clapham) 95-97 95-97 CLAPHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,039 yd |
| Clapham Leisure Centre (Closed) Clapham Manor Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 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 | 215 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.