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Who lives in SW16 2RD

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SW16 2RD, set against England as a whole.

Neighbourhood
West Norwood West & Streatham East
Council
Lambeth
Region
London
Neighbourhood population
1,992 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SW16 2RD

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around SW16 2RD (West Norwood West & Streatham East) (about 1,992 residents).

Residents
1,992
2024 estimate
Households
825
Census
Median age
35
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
21% / 10%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 9.6% of residents. 24.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 9.5% are 65 or over, well below the England figure of 18.4%.

SW16 2RDEngland
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

52.2% of residents are female and 47.8% male.

SW16 2RD
52%
48%
England
  • Female52.2%51%
  • Male47.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

31.8% of adults in the SW16 2RD area are married or in a civil partnership, well below the England average of 44.7%. 55% have never married.

SW16 2RDEngland
Married or civil partnership31.8%44.7%
Never married55%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved6.7%9.1%
Separated3.1%2.2%
Widowed3.4%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

84.1% of residents in the SW16 2RD area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

SW16 2RD
52%
32%
England
  • Very good52.4%48.5%
  • Good31.7%33.7%
  • Fair10.8%12.7%
  • Bad4.1%4%
  • Very bad1%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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