Nansen Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 5NS is located in the Lavender electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nansen Road, London, SW11 5NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 5PF, SW11 5NT, SW11 5NR, SW11 5PE, SW11 5PA, SW11 5PT, SW11 5NU, SW11 5NN, SW11 5PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW11 5NS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 54.6% | 50% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 42.2% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 65.9% | 71.2% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 22.8% |
| Good health | 25% | 21.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -12.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around SW11 5NS this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 71.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 72.1% | 71.5% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.9% | 78.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 74.3% | 65.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 14.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 65.4% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 18.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 4.3% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 8.3% | 0.3% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nansen Road was 9.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.8% lower than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Nansen Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Lavender and the 14th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Nansen Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,147,000 | 2024-12-12 | £1,145,796 |
| First And Second Floor Flat 9 Nansen Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £716,000 | 2022-08-26 | £663,066 |
| 55 Nansen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,556,000 | 2022-07-25 | £1,504,754 |
| 35 Nansen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,174,000 | 2021-10-11 | £1,202,543 |
| 49 Nansen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,605,000 | 2021-09-06 | £1,658,044 |
SW11 5NS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
SW11 5NS 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 | 129 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 64 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,751 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 | 2,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 1out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,296 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 | 4,642 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 | 4,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 1,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siam Brasserie | 87 Lavender Hill, London | 206 yd | |
| Grill On The Hill | 89 Lavender Hill, London | 208 yd | |
| pHresh | 103E Lavender Hill, London | 218 yd | |
| Pizza da Vinci | 103D Lavender Hill, London | 218 yd | |
| The Baguette Deli | 103F Lavender Hill, London | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devas Club | 2A Stormont Road, London | 232 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, The Crown Hotel, 102 Lavender Hill | 265 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 456 yd | |
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 624 yd | |
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jollof Ltd | Unit 14, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill | 208 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 95 Lavender Hill, London | 210 yd | |
| Snog Frozen Yoghurt | 63 Lavender Hill, London | 224 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 55 Lavender Hill, London | 233 yd | |
| Kebab Express | Ground Floor, 127 Lavender Hill | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 384 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 426 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 842 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 851 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 662 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 960 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 1,026 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 1,042 yd | |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,085 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 | 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 | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.