Cobham Close is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 1PP 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 Cobham Close, London, SW11 1PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 1PR, SW11 1QN, SW11 2QS, SW11 1PL, SW11 1PE, SW11 1TN, SW11 1PF, SW11 1QE, SW11 1QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW11 1PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52% | 53.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48% | 46.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 1PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.2% 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 | 67.8% | 77.2% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 39.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 13.3% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -30.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 55.6% | 70.4% | 14.8% | 48.4% | 22.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 22.3% | -13.5% | 33.6% | -11.3% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 1PP this area, 2.3% 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 73.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 2.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.4% | 73.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 39.9% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 70.5% | 75.9% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 49.6% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 27% | 18.7% | 6.1% | 20.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 49.6% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 15% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 16.8% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 11.3% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 7.3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Ireland | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobham Close was 2694.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1649.7% higher than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cobham Close has the highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 669.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.9%.

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.
SW11 1PP 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 | 186 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 55 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy Plough Road , Battersea SW11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary School Plough Terrace , Battersea SW11 2AA | - not rated | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | - not rated | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | - not rated | 739 yd | Community 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 | 5,194 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 | 787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Archer Boys' School Trinity Road , SW18 3SB | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,482 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 | 3,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Christian School 12 Grant Road , SW11 2FR | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Junction Cabul Road , SW11 2NZ | - not rated | 821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emanuel School Battersea Rise , SW11 1HS | - not rated | 834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Waitrose, 40-44 St Johns Road | 11 yd | |
| Krispy Kreme Clapham | 46 St Johns Road, London | 20 yd | |
| Casa Manolo | 20 St Johns Road, London | 61 yd | |
| Mai Sushi | Marks & Spencer, 45 St Johns Road | 75 yd | |
| Blank Street | 64 St Johns Road, London | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clapham Grand | The Grand, 21-25 St Johns Hill | 106 yd | |
| The Falcon PH | The Falcon Public House, 2 St Johns Hill | 150 yd | |
| TBK Sports Bar and Grill | 4 St Johns Hill, London | 151 yd | |
| Junction | The Junction Public House, 36 St Johns Hill | 163 yd | |
| Project Orange | 43 St Johns Hill, London | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 30-32 St Johns Road, London | 34 yd | |
| Kebab Feast | 1A St Johns Hill, London | 98 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 41 St Johns Hill, London | 175 yd | |
| Kokoro | 81 St Johns Road, London | 184 yd | |
| Subway | 266 Lavender Hill, London | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 75 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 318 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 394 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 410 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 630 yd | |
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 657 yd | |
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 777 yd | |
| Emanuel School BATTERSEA RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 830 yd |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Battersea Sports Centre HOPE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.