Gowrie Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 5PH 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 Gowrie Road, London, SW11 5PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 5EG, SW11 5EQ, SW11 5QL, SW11 5EN, SW11 5RD, SW11 5NN, SW11 5NR, SW11 5QJ, SW11 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW11 5PH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66% 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 | 62.3% | 66% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 28.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 22.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) 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 | 61% | 63.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 14.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 27.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 2.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 60.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 2.6% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 73% | 70.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 74.5% | 62.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 14.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 4.9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 62.3% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 18.3% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 3.4% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 7% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gowrie Road was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gowrie Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lavender and the 357th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Gowrie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-10-20 | £288,644 |
| 85 Gowrie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2025-07-02 | £302,456 |
| 89 Gowrie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-08-31 | £275,832 |
| 83 Gowrie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-06-29 | £307,298 |
| 91 Gowrie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2019-08-20 | £276,516 |
SW11 5PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 5PH 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 3,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wix Primary School Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 648 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 | 1,060 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,548 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 | 1,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | 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 | 3,244 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Isaacs School Forthbridge Road , SW11 5NX | - not rated | 247 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 256 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vines School 43 Forthbridge Road , Battersea SW11 5NX | - not rated | 345 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 412 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Circle (Clapham) | 117 Lavender Hill, London | 66 yd | |
| pHresh | 103E Lavender Hill, London | 80 yd | |
| Pizza da Vinci | 103D Lavender Hill, London | 80 yd | |
| The Baguette Deli | 103F Lavender Hill, London | 80 yd | |
| Grill On The Hill | 89 Lavender Hill, London | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devas Club | 2A Stormont Road, London | 62 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, The Crown Hotel, 102 Lavender Hill | 110 yd | |
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 529 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 566 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | 66-68 Latchmere Road, London | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Express | Ground Floor, 127 Lavender Hill | 87 yd | |
| Mr Jollof Ltd | Unit 14, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill | 95 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 95 Lavender Hill, London | 101 yd | |
| Snog Frozen Yoghurt | 63 Lavender Hill, London | 197 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 55 Lavender Hill, London | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 452 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 480 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 696 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 764 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 566 yd | |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 894 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 940 yd |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 1,056 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.