Atherton Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 2JE is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Atherton Street, London, SW11 2JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 2JA, SW11 2DX, SW11 3BN, SW11 3BW, SW11 2JG, SW11 2JB, SW11 2JD, SW11 3BP, SW11 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW11 2JE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 49.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 54.2% | 50.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 66.2% | 67.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 23.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 60.3% | 59.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 27% | 27.9% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 2JE this area, 5.4% 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 66.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 66.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 13.7% | 1.1% | -12.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 81.4% | 73.3% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 60.6% | 61% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 18.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 61.3% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 15.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 8% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 11.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 4.1% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atherton Street was 198.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Atherton Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Battersea Park and the 128th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Atherton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2024-08-02 | £1,205,318 |
| 23A Atherton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £748,000 | 2023-12-15 | £711,385 |
| 1A Atherton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2023-08-08 | £709,255 |
| 14 Atherton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2023-07-24 | £1,041,074 |
| 1E Atherton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2022-10-19 | £177,369 |
| Full-Time Employee | 216 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| 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 | 748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea Este Road , SW11 2TD | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconbrook Primary School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy Bolingbroke Walk , Westbridge Road SW11 3NE | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,534 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 | 4,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ecole de Battersea Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Battersea 28-40 Battersea High Street , SW11 3JB | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Christian School Wye Street , SW11 2HB | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Antipasto | 511 Battersea Park Road, London | 70 yd | |
| Themis And Fish Kebab | 505 Battersea Park Road, London | 79 yd | |
| Bangkok Bay | 246 Battersea Park Road, London | 106 yd | |
| Hot Take La Palma Grlll | 545 Battersea Park Road, London | 117 yd | |
| Kapihan | 547 Battersea Park Road, London | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Latchmere | 503 Battersea Park Road, London | 86 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | 228 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 186 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 441 Battersea Park Road, London | 296 yd | |
| The Asparagus | The Asparagus Public House, 1-13 Falcon Road | 446 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | 66-68 Latchmere Road, London | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugatti Pizzeria | Take Away, 264 Battersea Park Road | 108 yd | |
| Park Road Kitchen Ltd | 316-318 Battersea Park Road, London | 245 yd | |
| Olive 3 Italian Pizza Ltd | 218 Battersea Park Road, London | 389 yd | |
| Sushi Express Clapham | 348 Battersea Park Road, London | 395 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 579 Battersea Park Road, London | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Local | 2 Abercrombie Street, London | 200 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 326 Battersea Park Road, London | 322 yd | |
| Tesco | The Prince Of Wales, 186 Battersea Bridge Road | 408 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 23-27 Falcon Road, London | 454 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 159 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 190 yd |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 249 yd |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 484 yd | |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 560 yd | |
| Yorky'S Gym (Closed) 24-28 24-28 York Road | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| L'Ecole De Battersea TROTT STREET | 604 yd | |
| Saint John Bosco College PARKHAM STREET | artificial grass pitch | 613 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.