Meath Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 4JA is located in the Battersea Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meath Street, London, SW11 4JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 4HY, SW11 4HZ, SW11 4DB, SW11 4DE, SW8 4LH, SW11 4DG, SW11 4DP, SW8 4LR, SW11 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW11 4JA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% 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 | 49.8% | 56.5% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 43.5% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 4JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 49.5% | 54.2% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 21.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 44.1% | 50% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 14.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 25.7% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 11.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 45.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.2% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 13.6% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77.7% | 57.9% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 65.9% | 54.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 16.2% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 55.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 31.5% | 29.6% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 1.9% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 5.2% | -17.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meath Street was 269.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.0% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meath Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Battersea Park and the 76th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13C Meath Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-08-12 | £595,083 |
| 7B Meath Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-12 | £402,562 |
| Top Floor Flat 3 Meath Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-10-11 | £704,569 |
| The Ground Floor Flat At 13 Meath Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-04-12 | £406,348 |
| 9A Meath Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-12-15 | £386,808 |
SW11 4JA 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School 7 St Josephs Street , SW8 4EN | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Milton Primary School Thessaly Road , Battersea SW8 5AH | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 872 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,527 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico School Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,685 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 | 3,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,968 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 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 140 Battersea Park Road , SW11 4NB | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycliffe School Wycliffe Road , Battersea SW11 5QS | - not rated | 899 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Gennaro | 22 Battersea Park Road, London | 46 yd | |
| New City Chinese Restaurant | 183-185 Battersea Park Road, London | 93 yd | |
| Sendero Speciality Coffee | 37 Patcham Terrace, London | 141 yd | |
| Barnies Burgers | 46 Battersea Park Road, London | 151 yd | |
| Angoletto | 50 Battersea Park Road, London | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paya & Horse | 181 Battersea Park Road, London | 86 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 169 Battersea Park Road, London | 182 yd | |
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 448 yd | |
| Duchess Belle | Duchess Of York, 101 Battersea Park Road | 606 yd | |
| Vagabond Wines | Circus Village West, 12 Circus Road West | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Time Pizza | Basement and Ground Floors, 42 Battersea Park Road | 139 yd | |
| Pizza Guys | 60 Battersea Park Road, London | 204 yd | |
| Topps Pizza | 163 Battersea Park Road, London | 212 yd | |
| Hello Boba | 157 Battersea Park Road, London | 228 yd | |
| M Jerk Flavors | 289 Battersea Park Road, London | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 322 Queenstown Road, London | 165 yd | |
| Little Waitrose at Shell Service Station | 326 Queenstown Road, London | 237 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 329 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 584 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 255 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 299 yd |
| Battersea Park Millennium Arena Battersea Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Battersea Park BATTERSEA PARK BATTERSEA PARK ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Battersea All Weather Sports Ground BATTERSEA PARK | artificial grass pitch | 793 yd |
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 821 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 866 yd |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 875 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.