Vardens Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 1RQ is located in the Wandsworth Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vardens Road, London, SW11 1RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 1RH, SW11 1RL, SW11 1SZ, SW18 2SP, SW11 1TG, SW11 1RG, SW11 1TD, SW18 2SS, SW11 1RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW11 1RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 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 1RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 58.7% | 60.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 31.1% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 65.4% | 65.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 24.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| 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 1RQ this area, 6% 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 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 9.4% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 67.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 84.6% | 82.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 79.4% | 70.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 70.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 16.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vardens Road was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vardens Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the 134th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53B Vardens Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-21 | £424,109 |
| 9A Vardens Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-08-16 | £569,442 |
| Flat 3 19 Vardens Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-07-01 | £400,198 |
| Ground Floor Flat 7 Vardens Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-08-04 | £624,344 |
| 39 Vardens Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-11-14 | £392,860 |
SW11 1RQ 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 2out of 4 | 177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's CofE Primary School Alma Road , East Hill SW18 1AE | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconbrook Primary School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | 3out of 4 | 1,033 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 | 787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,180 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 | 2,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,773 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 | 5,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 84 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battersea Rise Battersea Rise , SW11 1HS | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Christian School Wye Street , SW11 2HB | - not rated | 886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdhouse | Ground Floor, 123 St Johns Hill | 99 yd | |
| Story Coffee | 115 St Johns Hill, London | 112 yd | |
| Curry Leaf | 135A St Johns Hill, London | 117 yd | |
| Dan & Angel Restaurant | 143 St Johns Hill, London | 146 yd | |
| Burger Nine Ltd | 143 St Johns Hill, London | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse Public House | 2 North Side Wandsworth Common, London | 124 yd | |
| Churchill's | Churchills Public House, 151 St Johns Hill | 214 yd | |
| Beehive PH | 197 St Johns Hill, London | 305 yd | |
| Hawkins Forge | 110 Battersea Rise, London | 399 yd | |
| Project Orange | 43 St Johns Hill, London | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 76 St Johns Hill, London | 194 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 116 St Johns Hill, London | 200 yd | |
| Jam 1 | 116 Plough Road, London | 341 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 41 St Johns Hill, London | 442 yd | |
| Digby's Patesserie Ltd | Kiosk Unit 8 Overbridge, Clapham Junction Railway Station | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 224 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 577 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 595 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 792 yd | |
| Co-Operative | Unit 2, The Cubitt | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 168 yd | |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Emanuel School BATTERSEA RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 650 yd | |
| Battersea Sports Centre HOPE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Wandsworth Common DORLCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 962 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 | 95.9% |
| 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 | 124.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.