Lynette Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW4 9HD 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 Lynette Avenue, London, SW4 9HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 0BH, SW4 9HE, SW4 9HF, SW4 9HH, SW12 0DG, SW4 9HQ, SW4 9HJ, SW4 9HN, SW4 9JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 9HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.7% 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 | 70% | 68.7% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 30.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 23.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 66.1% | 65% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 16.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 27.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 9HD this area, 2.1% 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 80.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.3% | 80.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 46.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 0.9% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 86.1% | 78.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 69.9% | 65.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 12% | 13.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 65.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 10.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 4.4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynette Avenue was 124.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% higher than the Clapham Common & Abbeville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynette Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Clapham Common & Abbeville and the 312th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 34 Lynette Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-10-09 | £693,598 |
| 24 Lynette Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2024-08-29 | £1,898,075 |
| 2 Lynette Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2022-08-30 | £1,935,484 |
| 6 Lynette Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,545,000 | 2021-07-16 | £1,650,000 |
| Flat 1 34 Lynette Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £677,500 | 2021-06-28 | £659,244 |
SW4 9HD 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 9HD 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 | 207 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 67 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,099 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 | 2,750 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 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Crescent Lane , Clapham SW4 9QJ | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenbrook Primary School Clarence Crescent , Clapham Park SW4 8LD | 3out of 4 | 1,024 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 | 499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,737 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 | 410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,280 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 | 3,267 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,114 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 | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 984 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 1,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sequoia | 6 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 181 yd | |
| Pitta Hut | 3 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 181 yd | |
| Pizzeria On The Green | 4 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 181 yd | |
| Osteria Toscana | 31 Abbeville Road, London | 207 yd | |
| Brooke | 33 - 35 Abbeville Road, London | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 185 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill On The Common, Windmill Drive | 471 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 919 yd | |
| The King & Co. | The Kings Head, 100 Clapham Park Road | 996 yd | |
| The Alexandra | The Alexandra Public House, 14 Clapham Common South Side | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 294 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 342 yd | |
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 352 yd | |
| Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 352 yd | |
| Cumin Club | 95 Hambalt Road, London | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 219 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 295 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 310 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 56 - 58 Abbeville Road, London | 360 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 440 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 626 yd | |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 789 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 79.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.