Shelgate Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 1BA is located in the Northcote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shelgate Road, London, SW11 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 1BQ, SW11 1XH, SW11 1BH, SW11 1XJ, SW11 1XQ, SW11 1HJ, SW11 1BJ, SW11 1HG, SW11 1XG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW11 1BA is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 46.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 53.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 SW11 1BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 44.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 44.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (95%) 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 | 76% | 77.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 29.0% |
| Good health | 19.9% | 17.6% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -16.0% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 SW11 1BA this area, 2.2% 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 84.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -11.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 4.9% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 68% | 84.3% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 50.5% |
| Other | 12.4% | 2.7% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% 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 | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.4% | 83.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 71.1% | 64.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 12.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 64.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 8.1% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 4.1% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelgate Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Lavender average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Shelgate Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,890,000 | 2024-10-10 | £1,846,002 |
| Ground Floor Flat 63A Shelgate Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £892,500 | 2024-09-30 | £821,567 |
| 65 Shelgate Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £573,050 | 2024-06-24 | £521,732 |
| 51 Shelgate Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2020-12-11 | £1,787,037 |
| 55 Shelgate Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,310,000 | 2020-02-28 | £2,415,114 |
SW11 1BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SW11 1BA 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , SW11 6EF | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , SW11 6EF | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy Plough Road , Battersea SW11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | - not rated | 588 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Archer Boys' School Trinity Road , SW18 3SB | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,163 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vines School 43 Forthbridge Road , Battersea SW11 5NX | - not rated | 737 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs School Forthbridge Road , SW11 5NX | - not rated | 748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchant of Battersea | 23-25 Battersea Rise, London | 103 yd | |
| The Table Cafe | 35-37 Battersea Rise, London | 106 yd | |
| Brickwood Coffee & Bread | 21 Battersea Rise, London | 107 yd | |
| Soif | Ground Floor, 27 Battersea Rise | 111 yd | |
| Lockes | 11-13 Battersea Rise, London | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila Mockingbird | 46 Battersea Rise, London | 183 yd | |
| Amiga | 56A Battersea Rise, London | 210 yd | |
| Made In Italy | 59 Northcote Road, London | 221 yd | |
| The Bank | 31 Northcote Road, London | 227 yd | |
| All Bar One | 32-38 Northcote Road, London | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza (Dominos Pizza) | Shop, 48 Battersea Rise | 187 yd | |
| Aux Merveilleux de Fred | 55 Northcote Road, London | 218 yd | |
| Seafare Fish Bar (Shop And Premises) | Ground Floor, 89 Northcote Road | 288 yd | |
| Fresh Charcoal Grill | 83 Battersea Rise, London | 305 yd | |
| Kokoro | 81 St Johns Road, London | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 100 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 220 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 399 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 671 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 580 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Emanuel School BATTERSEA RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 966 yd | |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Wandsworth Common DORLCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,012 yd |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 1,063 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.