Balfern Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 3EN 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 Balfern Street, London, SW11 3EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 3EW, SW11 3EL, SW11 3EG, SW11 3EP, SW11 3ER, SW11 3EQ, SW11 3BT, SW11 3BS, SW11 3DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW11 3EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 53.9% | 54.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 45.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 3EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 46.8% | 52.5% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 33.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5.5% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 54.3% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 30.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 57.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 13.1% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 5.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.2% | 57.4% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 23.6% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.7% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 72.7% | 71.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 77.9% | 71.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 72.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 17.9% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 2.2% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balfern Street was 211.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Balfern Street has the 32nd highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Battersea Park and the 121st highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Balfern Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £951,053 | 2025-11-19 | £922,378 |
| 2 Balfern Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,235,000 | 2017-11-07 | £1,340,579 |
| Lower Flat 26 Balfern Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-07-29 | £581,378 |
| 48 Balfern Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-11-17 | £584,140 |
| Lower Flat 26 Balfern Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2014-07-17 | £487,000 |
SW11 3EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latchmere Infant School Burns Road , Battersea SW11 4LR | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchmere Primary School Burns Road , SW11 5AD | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Junior School Este Road , Battersea SW11 2TD | - not rated | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Infant School Este Road , Battersea SW11 2TD | - not rated | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea Este Road , SW11 2TD | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 653 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,843 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 | 3,951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South London Montessori School Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole de Battersea Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Junction Cabul Road , SW11 2NZ | - not rated | 376 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Battersea 28-40 Battersea High Street , SW11 3JB | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Molino | 284 Battersea Park Road, London | 90 yd | |
| Cafe Blanca | 298 Battersea Park Road, London | 106 yd | |
| The Farmers Mistress | 300 Battersea Park Road, London | 110 yd | |
| Hot Take La Palma Grlll | 545 Battersea Park Road, London | 125 yd | |
| Kapihan | 547 Battersea Park Road, London | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Cambridge | 228 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 146 yd | |
| The Latchmere | 503 Battersea Park Road, London | 200 yd | |
| The Asparagus | The Asparagus Public House, 1-13 Falcon Road | 397 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 441 Battersea Park Road, London | 413 yd | |
| The Woodman | 60 Battersea High Street, London | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugatti Pizzeria | Take Away, 264 Battersea Park Road | 142 yd | |
| Park Road Kitchen Ltd | 316-318 Battersea Park Road, London | 165 yd | |
| Sushi Express Clapham | 348 Battersea Park Road, London | 323 yd | |
| De Rosso woodfire pizzeria | 173 Battersea High Street, London | 365 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 579 Battersea Park Road, London | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Local | 2 Abercrombie Street, London | 154 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 326 Battersea Park Road, London | 243 yd | |
| Tesco | The Prince Of Wales, 186 Battersea Bridge Road | 287 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 23-27 Falcon Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 27-35 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 379 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 392 yd |
| L'Ecole De Battersea TROTT STREET | 396 yd | |
| Saint John Bosco College PARKHAM STREET | artificial grass pitch | 403 yd |
| Salesian College (Closed) Surrey Lane | 410 yd | |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym (Closed) 24-28 24-28 York Road | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Royal Academy Of Dance BATTERSEA SQUARE | 579 yd | |
| Ethelburga Community Centre Worfield Street | 580 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.