Who lives in SW16 2SD
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SW16 2SD, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- West Norwood West & Streatham East
- Council
- Lambeth
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,500 (2024)
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Who lives in SW16 2SD
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around SW16 2SD (West Norwood West & Streatham East) (about 1,500 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.3% of residents. 19% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 13.7% are 65 or over, below the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.1% of residents are female and 48.9% male.
- Female51.1%51%
- Male48.9%49%
Relationship status
40% of adults in the SW16 2SD area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 46.7% have never married.
How residents rate their health
83.1% of residents in the SW16 2SD area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good54.7%48.5%
- Good28.5%33.7%
- Fair11.9%12.7%
- Bad2.7%4%
- Very bad2.2%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.