Southolm Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 5EZ 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 Southolm Street, London, SW11 5EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 4LN, SW8 4LP, SW8 3NR, SW11 5HR, SW11 5HS, SW8 3NP, SW11 5HH, SW11 4LD, SW11 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW11 5EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 5EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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 | 67.8% | 70% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 19.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 56% | 62% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 24.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 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.
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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 13.7% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 65.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 13.4% | 0% | -13.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 76.4% | 72.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 61.4% | 59.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 18.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 3% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 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 | 59.8% | 59.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 17.5% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 7.9% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 6.7% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southolm Street was 452.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.4% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Southolm Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Battersea Park and the 36th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ground Floor Flat At 14 Southolm Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-28 | £445,786 |
| Ground Floor Flat 21 Southolm Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2024-07-12 | £450,105 |
| 24 Southolm Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-02-29 | £1,387,117 |
| The First And Second Floor Flat At 14 Southolm Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2023-09-07 | £576,262 |
| Ground Floor Flat 32 Southolm Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-12-15 | £444,082 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 1,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,204 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 Joseph's Street , Battersea SW8 4BE | 3out of 4 | 275 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | 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 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,651 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,857 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,036 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 | 313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurels School 1 Chelsea Embankment , SW3 4LG | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,726 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe | 218 Queenstown Road, London | 98 yd | |
| Mahali and Co Limited | Unit 2, 7-9 Ingate Place | 110 yd | |
| GUYER BARN | Unit 11, Wow Workspace, 7-9 Ingate Place | 110 yd | |
| Marlowe's | Open Car Park Safestore, 6 Ingate Place | 136 yd | |
| New City Chinese Restaurant | 183-185 Battersea Park Road, London | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paya & Horse | 181 Battersea Park Road, London | 153 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 169 Battersea Park Road, London | 227 yd | |
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 259 yd | |
| Duchess Belle | Duchess Of York, 101 Battersea Park Road | 635 yd | |
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topps Pizza | 163 Battersea Park Road, London | 254 yd | |
| On Time Pizza | Basement and Ground Floors, 42 Battersea Park Road | 260 yd | |
| Hello Boba | 157 Battersea Park Road, London | 268 yd | |
| Pizza Guys | 60 Battersea Park Road, London | 305 yd | |
| M Jerk Flavors | 289 Battersea Park Road, London | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 322 Queenstown Road, London | 326 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 383 yd | |
| Little Waitrose at Shell Service Station | 326 Queenstown Road, London | 413 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 654 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 213 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 295 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 690 yd |
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| Battersea Park Millennium Arena Battersea Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 855 yd | |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 879 yd | |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 939 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 1.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.