Area Information for Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ

Summary Back to Top

Leigham Vale in Lambeth is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Streatham Hill East ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Streatham and Croydon North. This page combines information for the address Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SW16 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SW16 2JQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Lambeth
Ward Streatham Hill East
Constituency Streatham and Croydon North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ:

Hitherfield Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2LW
Hitherfield Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2LN
Knollys Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JD
Stockfield Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2LU
Stockfield Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2LR
Knollys Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JJ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SW16 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (63 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 63 property sales in Leigham Vale since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 31
Terraced 9
Flat (Purpose-Built) 12
Flat (Converted) 95
Total 147
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 37% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 23
Owned with Mortgage 55
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 52
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 145

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 44
Two People 46
Three People 35
Four People 9
Five People 11
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 147

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 44
Family Household 78
Other Household 26
Total 148

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 79
Deprived In One Dimension 47
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 148

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Streatham and Croydon North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 163
Female 179
Total 342

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 38
5-9 17
10-14 8
15-19 7
20-24 10
25-29 32
30-34 53
35-39 44
40-44 51
45-49 23
50-54 14
55-59 9
60-64 8
65-69 5
70-74 14
75-79 4
80-84 0
85+ 3
Total 340

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SW16 2JQ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 50% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 172
Married 79
Separated 4
Divorced 17
Widowed 7
Total 279

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 90% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 212
Good 96
Fair 29
Bad 5
Very Bad 0
Total 342

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Leigham Vale and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 70% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 196
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 18
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 15
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13
No GCSEs or Equivalent 21
Other 7
Total 279

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 72% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 245
Mixed Ethnicity 24
Indian 7
Bangladeshi 5
Other Asian 4
Black African 15
Black Caribbean 23
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Arab 1
Other 14
Total 342

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 230
European Union 64
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 16
Middle East and Asia 8
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 22
Total 343

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 230
10+ Years 58
5-10 Years 32
2-5 Years 15
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 342

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SW16 2JQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 23
United Kingdom 230
Republic of Ireland 11
European Union 61
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 5
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 177
Christian 126
Buddhist 1
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 16
Sikh 0
Other Religion 7
Not Stated 13
Total 341

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Streatham Hill East ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 52% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 144
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 25
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 40
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 7
Retired 25
Looking After Home or Family 6
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 8
Total 279

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 39
Professional Occupations 65
Associate Professional Occupations 50
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 7
Skilled Trades Occupations 16
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 13
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 16
Total 217

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 85
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 81
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 13
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 34
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 12
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 20
Full-time Student 8
Total 278

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ is within the Streatham Hill East policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Leigham Vale
Neighbourhood Team Address Streatham Hill East
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Lambeth. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SW16 2JQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ. The nearest railway station is Tulse Hill, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Tulse Hill 0.5 miles
West Norwood 0.6 miles
Streatham Hill 0.6 miles
Streatham (Greater London) 1 mile
West Dulwich 1.1 miles
Herne Hill 1.4 miles
Streatham Common 1.5 miles
Sydenham Hill 1.5 miles
Gipsy Hill 1.6 miles
Balham 1.7 miles
Norbury 1.7 miles
North Dulwich 1.8 miles
Brixton 1.9 miles
Wandsworth Common 2.2 miles
Clapham High Street 2.2 miles
Crystal Palace 2.2 miles
Loughborough Junction 2.2 miles
Tooting 2.2 miles
East Dulwich 2.3 miles
Mitcham Eastfields 2.5 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ. The nearest Tube station is Balham, approximately 1.7 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ. The nearest is Hitherfield Primary School, approximately 90 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Hitherfield Primary School 90 yards
    
Dunraven School (All Through) 440 yards
    
Streatham Wells Primary 550 yards
    
Fenstanton Primary School 840 yards
    
Sunnyhill Primary School 850 yards
    
Julian's School 0.5 miles
    
The Orchard School 0.6 miles
    
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Crown Lane Primary School 0.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ. The nearest is Dunraven School, approximately 440 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Dunraven School (All Through) 440 yards
    
City Heights E-ACT Academy 840 yards
    
The Elmgreen School 0.5 miles
    
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School 0.7 miles
    
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 1 mile  
St Joseph's College 1.1 miles
    
The Norwood School 1.1 miles
    
Kingsdale Foundation School 1.3 miles
    
Dulwich College 1.4 miles  
Harris Academy Clapham 1.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ. The nearest is The Deerbrook Surgery, approximately 780 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ. The nearest is S Cowley, R Ingham and J Angelo, approximately 780 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ. The nearest is Lambeth Hospital, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Leigham Vale, Lambeth, London, SW16 2JQ. The nearest is R Woodfall Opticians, approximately 860 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SW16 2JQ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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