Lavender Gardens is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 1DN 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 1DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 1DW, SW11 1DJ, SW11 1DS, SW11 1JL, SW11 5RY, SW11 1JQ, SW11 1JR, SW11 1DH, SW11 5SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW11 1DN 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 1DN, 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 1DN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 52 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-01-14 | £745,303 |
| Flat C 40 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2024-07-22 | £913,393 |
| Flat 5 62 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-06-19 | £569,492 |
| Flat 2 36 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-02-29 | £584,647 |
| Flat 4 34 Lavender Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £732,000 | 2023-10-13 | £701,776 |
SW11 1DN 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 1DN 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 | 1,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea Este Road , SW11 2TD | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy Plough Road , Battersea SW11 2AA | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,009 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,812 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 | 4,974 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,028 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 | 760 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Christian School Wye Street , SW11 2HB | - not rated | 1,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parisienne | Ground Floor, 225 Lavender Hill | 110 yd | |
| The Monkey Bar And Grill | 243 Lavender Hill, London | 128 yd | |
| Bar Social | 245 Lavender Hill, London | 132 yd | |
| Mien Tay | 180 Lavender Hill, London | 160 yd | |
| Shinobi Sushi | 182 Lavender Hill, London | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 109 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 46 Battersea Rise, London | 377 yd | |
| Amiga | 56A Battersea Rise, London | 411 yd | |
| Devas Club | 2A Stormont Road, London | 440 yd | |
| The Goat Pub | Public House, 66 Battersea Rise | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Clapham Junction | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 339 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza (Dominos Pizza) | Shop, 48 Battersea Rise | 381 yd | |
| Subway | 266 Lavender Hill, London | 406 yd | |
| Kebab Express | Ground Floor, 127 Lavender Hill | 450 yd | |
| Kokoro | 81 St Johns Road, London | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 339 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 351 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 818 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 830 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 925 yd |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 927 yd | |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 995 yd | |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 1,041 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.