Rowditch Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 5BY 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 Rowditch Lane, London, SW11 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 5BX, SW11 5DD, SW11 5DP, SW11 5DE, SW11 5BZ, SW11 5DJ, SW11 5DA, SW11 5AX, SW11 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW11 5BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 45.9% | 57.7% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 30.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 53.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 29.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 17.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 38.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 14.8% | 7.7% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 1.9% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 58.4% | 50.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 49.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 24% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 49.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 28.7% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 4.3% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowditch Lane was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rowditch Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Battersea Park and the 158th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Rowditch Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-07-25 | £563,398 |
| 11 Rowditch Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-06-30 | £467,842 |
| 5 Rowditch Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-09-01 | £519,777 |
| 14 Rowditch Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-05-02 | £443,744 |
| 22 Rowditch Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2015-04-02 | £361,184 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW11 5BY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 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 | 1,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | - not rated | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchmere Infant School Burns Road , Battersea SW11 4LR | - not rated | 557 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 335 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 2,046 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 | 3,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,076 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe School Wycliffe Road , Battersea SW11 5QS | - not rated | 255 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Victory Day School 140 Battersea Park Road , SW11 4NB | - not rated | 362 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 403 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters Piri Piri, The Great Burger Bar | Kitchen No.4, Unit 1 Parkfield Industrial Estate | 177 yd | |
| Shamo's Authentic Ghanaian Kitchen | 47 Arthur Court, Charlotte Despard Avenue | 294 yd | |
| Lost Society | 339 Battersea Park Road, London | 325 yd | |
| Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy | 401 Battersea Park Road, London | 335 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | John Burns Primary School, 21 Wycliffe Road | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse | 441 Battersea Park Road, London | 504 yd | |
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 636 yd | |
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 652 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, The Crown Hotel, 102 Lavender Hill | 686 yd | |
| The Latchmere | 503 Battersea Park Road, London | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Fish Bar | 295 Battersea Park Road, London | 409 yd | |
| M Jerk Flavors | 289 Battersea Park Road, London | 426 yd | |
| Olive 3 Italian Pizza Ltd | 218 Battersea Park Road, London | 478 yd | |
| Natty Tatty's | 49 Queenstown Road, London | 575 yd | |
| Pizza Guys | 60 Battersea Park Road, London | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 169 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 341 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 494 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 756 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 255 yd | |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 277 yd | |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 551 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Battersea All Weather Sports Ground BATTERSEA PARK | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 845 yd |
| Battersea Park BATTERSEA PARK BATTERSEA PARK ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 974 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 | 52.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 98.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 98.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.