Altenburg Gardens is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 1JH 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 Altenburg Gardens, London, SW11 1JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 1JJ, SW11 1LZ, SW11 1ED, SW4 9SP, SW11 1DH, SW11 1DL, SW11 1EA, SW11 1LX, SW11 1HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW11 1JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 55.7% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 49% | 44.3% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 1JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 61.4% | 51.4% | -10.0% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 42.6% | 9.7% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 66.1% | 77.6% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 29.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 17% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -16.6% |
| Fair health | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 1JH this area, 3.2% 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% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 10.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.2% | 79.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 45.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.1% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 83.9% | 85.5% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 72.5% | 67.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 7% | 13.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 67.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 17.3% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 4.8% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Altenburg Gardens was 106.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Altenburg Gardens has the 35th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the 294th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 224.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Altenburg Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2023-09-29 | £1,947,528 |
| 35A Altenburg Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-01-20 | £777,750 |
| 19A Altenburg Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-12-15 | £778,061 |
| 33 Altenburg Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2022-11-15 | £1,474,690 |
| 31A Altenburg Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2022-06-17 | £868,015 |
SW11 1JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 189 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 52 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,666 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 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | - not rated | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , SW11 6EF | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , SW11 6EF | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 5,372 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 | 808 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Archer Boys' School Trinity Road , SW18 3SB | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,372 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 | 1,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,651 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,034 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 | 3,868 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs School Forthbridge Road , SW11 5NX | - not rated | 612 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vines School 43 Forthbridge Road , Battersea SW11 5NX | - not rated | 630 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 73 yd | |
| The Breakfast Club | 5-9 Battersea Rise, London | 117 yd | |
| Lockes | 11-13 Battersea Rise, London | 123 yd | |
| Brickwood Coffee & Bread | 21 Battersea Rise, London | 132 yd | |
| Soif | Ground Floor, 27 Battersea Rise | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila Mockingbird | 46 Battersea Rise, London | 207 yd | |
| Amiga | 56A Battersea Rise, London | 249 yd | |
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 279 yd | |
| The Goat Pub | Public House, 66 Battersea Rise | 298 yd | |
| The Northcote | 2 Northcote Road, London | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza (Dominos Pizza) | Shop, 48 Battersea Rise | 213 yd | |
| Kokoro | 81 St Johns Road, London | 329 yd | |
| Fresh Charcoal Grill | 83 Battersea Rise, London | 376 yd | |
| Aux Merveilleux de Fred | 55 Northcote Road, London | 411 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 30-32 St Johns Road, London | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 154 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 337 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 355 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 467 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 800 yd | |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 907 yd | |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 979 yd |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Emanuel School BATTERSEA RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 1,029 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 | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.