Dunston Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 5QU 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 Dunston Road, London, SW11 5QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 3PB, SW11 5QX, SW8 3RG, SW8 3RE, SW11 5YA, SW8 3SH, SW8 3PG, SW8 3RY, SW8 3PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW11 5QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 42.8% | 49.3% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 57.2% | 50.7% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 60.4% | 61.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 21.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 37.5% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 16.9% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 6.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 46.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 67.8% | 67% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 72.4% | 60.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 14.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 9% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 60.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 18.2% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 3.4% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dunston Road was 170.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% higher than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dunston Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lavender and the 169th 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Dunston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-02-14 | £518,021 |
| 7 Dunston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-02-08 | £567,357 |
| 18 Dunston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-03-21 | £669,306 |
| 17 Dunston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-01-20 | £579,000 |
| 56 Dunston Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2019-11-25 | £623,096 |
SW11 5QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wix Primary School Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | - not rated | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 625 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 | 866 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,753 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 | 3,610 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 | 1,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,800 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 | 2,812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,923 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 | 277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 342 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs School Forthbridge Road , SW11 5NX | - not rated | 679 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Countdown Lounge and Kitchen | 39 Queenstown Road, London | 81 yd | |
| Le Pot Lyonnais | 36-40 Queenstown Road, London | 104 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | John Burns Primary School, 21 Wycliffe Road | 168 yd | |
| M's Dining Room | 14 Lavender Hill, London | 207 yd | |
| Leilani Restaurant & Ashanti Lounge | 14 Lavender Hill, London | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 173 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 409 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, The Crown Hotel, 102 Lavender Hill | 442 yd | |
| Devas Club | 2A Stormont Road, London | 543 yd | |
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natty Tatty's | 49 Queenstown Road, London | 75 yd | |
| Moonlight | 37 Queenstown Road, London | 90 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 182 yd | |
| Shmarrn - Pancakes Unit 2 | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 182 yd | |
| Hot Pizza And Chicken 4 U | 24 Queenstown Road, London | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 270 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 402 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 802 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 265 yd | |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 752 yd | |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 964 yd |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 yd |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 176 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.