Dorothy Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 2JJ is located in the Shaftesbury & Queenstown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorothy Road, London, SW11 2JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 2JP, SW11 2JR, SW11 2JS, SW11 2JW, SW11 2JT, SW11 1JA, SW11 2JN, SW11 5TQ, SW11 2JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW11 2JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.2% | 47.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 2JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.5% 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 | 80.9% | 78.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 40.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (93%) 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 | 63.1% | 64.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 28.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 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 2JJ this area, 6.8% 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 77.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.5% | 77.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 43.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 78.4% | 83.6% | 5.2% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 64.9% | 59.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 17.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 8.3% | 4.6% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 59% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 11.8% | 3.9% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 6.3% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorothy Road was 481.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.3% higher than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorothy Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the 30th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B Dorothy Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-26 | £623,690 |
| 75 Dorothy Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2024-09-23 | £917,396 |
| 65 Dorothy Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2024-08-02 | £1,067,703 |
| 51 Dorothy Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-10-27 | £862,840 |
| 65 Dorothy Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-09-28 | £704,016 |
SW11 2JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 280 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 76 |
| Information and communication | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,156 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 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea Este Road , SW11 2TD | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconbrook Primary School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy Plough Road , Battersea SW11 2AA | 2out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,069 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 | 4,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 5,338 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Christian School Wye Street , SW11 2HB | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole de Battersea Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Yum | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 68 yd | |
| Yori Clapham Junction | 196 Lavender Hill, London | 137 yd | |
| Golden Pie | 188 Lavender Hill, London | 144 yd | |
| Panahar Indian Restaurant | 184 Lavender Hill, London | 148 yd | |
| Shinobi Sushi | 182 Lavender Hill, London | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 205 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | 66-68 Latchmere Road, London | 211 yd | |
| The Falcon PH | The Falcon Public House, 2 St Johns Hill | 366 yd | |
| TBK Sports Bar and Grill | 4 St Johns Hill, London | 381 yd | |
| Apo Restobar | 148 Falcon Road, London | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Clapham Junction | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 68 yd | |
| Subway | 266 Lavender Hill, London | 294 yd | |
| Kebab Feast | 1A St Johns Hill, London | 407 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 30-32 St Johns Road, London | 440 yd | |
| Shishlique | 97 Falcon Road, London | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 68 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 478 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 584 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 669 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 23-27 Falcon Road, London | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 518 yd |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 529 yd | |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 652 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 654 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 836 yd | |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 872 yd | |
| Yorky'S Gym (Closed) 24-28 24-28 York Road | health and fitness suite | 895 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.