Simpson Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 3HW 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 Simpson Street, London, SW11 3HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 3HN, SW11 3JS, SW11 3JR, SW11 3HE, SW11 3JW, SW11 3QA, SW11 3EA, SW11 3BY, SW11 3SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW11 3HW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 48.8% | 57% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 43% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 3HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 62% | 61.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 28.8% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 1.8% | -6.3% | 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 (85.2%) 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 | 54.5% | 59.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 25.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 14.1% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.5% | 58.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 12.9% | 3.9% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 76.1% | 64.5% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 63% | 58% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 19.4% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 4.3% | -5.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 8% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 58.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 17.3% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 4.6% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Spain | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Simpson Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Battersea Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 47 Simpson Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-10-10 | £474,410 |
| 35A Simpson Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-01-19 | £431,954 |
| 38 Simpson Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,280,000 | 2022-11-25 | £1,179,752 |
| 39 Simpson Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,055,555 | 2022-04-29 | £1,017,593 |
| 35A Simpson Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-06-18 | £443,219 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconbrook Infant School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconbrook Primary School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Junior School Este Road , Battersea SW11 2TD | - not rated | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Infant School Este Road , Battersea SW11 2TD | - not rated | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea Este Road , SW11 2TD | 3out of 4 | 445 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 | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 3out of 4 | 1,179 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 | 2,107 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 | 1,712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,920 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 | 4,290 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 | 305 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole de Battersea Trott Street , Battersea SW11 3DS | - not rated | 305 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Junction Cabul Road , SW11 2NZ | - not rated | 390 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Battersea 28-40 Battersea High Street , SW11 3JB | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Christian School 12 Grant Road , SW11 2FR | - not rated | 736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caravela | 145-149 Battersea High Street, London | 21 yd | |
| The Candlemaker Arms | The Candle Maker Public House, 136 Battersea High Street | 48 yd | |
| CANDLEMAKER SMOKD | 136 Battersea High Street, London | 48 yd | |
| Osob Restaurant | 140 Battersea High Street, London | 50 yd | |
| Manna Dew | 169 Battersea High Street, London | 50 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Asparagus | The Asparagus Public House, 1-13 Falcon Road | 143 yd | |
| The Woodman | 60 Battersea High Street, London | 345 yd | |
| Le Quecumbar | 42-44 Battersea High Street, London | 397 yd | |
| Battersea Labour Club | Club House, 81-83 Falcon Road | 464 yd | |
| Duke Of Cambridge | 228 Battersea Bridge Road, London | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Padrino Pizzeria | 155 Battersea High Street, London | 17 yd | |
| De Rosso woodfire pizzeria | 173 Battersea High Street, London | 62 yd | |
| Chicken 2 Go | 2A York Road, London | 88 yd | |
| Sushi Express Clapham | 348 Battersea Park Road, London | 114 yd | |
| Kebab Centre | 579 Battersea Park Road, London | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 326 Battersea Park Road, London | 168 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 23-27 Falcon Road, London | 209 yd | |
| Battersea Local | 2 Abercrombie Street, London | 289 yd | |
| Tesco | The Prince Of Wales, 186 Battersea Bridge Road | 624 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorky'S Gym (Closed) 24-28 24-28 York Road | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| L'Ecole De Battersea TROTT STREET | 378 yd | |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 430 yd | |
| Salesian College (Closed) Surrey Lane | 438 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 444 yd |
| Saint John Bosco College PARKHAM STREET | artificial grass pitch | 463 yd |
| Royal Academy Of Dance BATTERSEA SQUARE | 464 yd | |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 668 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 | 92.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.