Lavender Gardens is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 1DL is located in the Lavender electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Gardens, London, SW11 1DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 1DP, SW11 1DH, SW11 1DR, SW11 1JJ, SW4 9SW, SW4 9SP, SW11 5RZ, SW4 9SN, SW11 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW11 1DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 56.4% | 55.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 36.5% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 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 (95.1%) 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 | 70.5% | 64.3% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 23.3% | 30.8% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 1DL 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 79.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.6% | 79.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 45.7% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 88.4% | 91.7% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 70.2% | 67.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 13.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 7% | 5.3% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 68.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 12.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 8.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 3% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 5% | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Gardens was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Gardens has the 4th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the 124th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,650,000 | 2024-11-15 | £3,627,538 |
| 24 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2024-07-09 | £1,856,139 |
| Flat 6 The Shrubbery, 2 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2023-11-29 | £984,828 |
| Flat 10 The Shrubbery, 2 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-06-12 | £643,913 |
| Flat 8 The Shrubbery, 2 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-07-26 | £1,318,299 |
SW11 1DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,799 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 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 1out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea Este Road , SW11 2TD | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 5,098 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,261 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 935 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 948 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 Humble Grape | 2 Battersea Rise, London | 150 yd | |
| The Breakfast Club | 5-9 Battersea Rise, London | 183 yd | |
| Lockes | 11-13 Battersea Rise, London | 195 yd | |
| Brickwood Coffee & Bread | 21 Battersea Rise, London | 218 yd | |
| The Merchant of Battersea | 23-25 Battersea Rise, London | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 278 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 46 Battersea Rise, London | 317 yd | |
| Amiga | 56A Battersea Rise, London | 359 yd | |
| The Goat Pub | Public House, 66 Battersea Rise | 409 yd | |
| The Northcote | 2 Northcote Road, London | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza (Dominos Pizza) | Shop, 48 Battersea Rise | 322 yd | |
| Kokoro | 81 St Johns Road, London | 441 yd | |
| Fresh Charcoal Grill | 83 Battersea Rise, London | 486 yd | |
| Panku Clapham Junction | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 498 yd | |
| Aux Merveilleux de Fred | 55 Northcote Road, London | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 245 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 442 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 462 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 498 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 880 yd | |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 964 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,000 yd |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 1,040 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.