Lavender Hill is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 5SD is located in the Lavender electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 5TG, SW11 1JR, SW11 5TB, SW11 2LA, SW11 5SG, SW11 1JW, SW11 1DW, SW11 5ND, SW11 5TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW11 5SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.7% 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 | 72.1% | 63.7% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 25.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.3% | 27.7% | 11.4% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.3%) 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 | 61.1% | 71.3% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 22.9% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 23% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -10.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5SD this area, 3.2% 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 83%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 3.2% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 8.7% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.4% | 83% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 49.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 83.3% | 75.7% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 67.5% 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% | 67.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 14% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 10.9% | 3% | -7.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 66.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 13.8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 4.9% | -6.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 10% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 4.9% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Hill was 54.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lavender Hill has the 26th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lavender and the 271st lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Shop And Basement 207 - 217 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2023-05-17 | £1,207,952 |
| Ground Floor Shop And Basement 207 - 217 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,082,000 | 2022-07-05 | £979,258 |
| Flat 2 207 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-03-01 | £377,572 |
| Flat 23 207 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2019-11-26 | £654,918 |
| Flat 1 207 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2019-07-05 | £521,753 |
| Full-Time Employee | 191 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 41 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 1,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | - not rated | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Junior School Este Road , Battersea SW11 2TD | - not rated | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Infant School Este Road , Battersea SW11 2TD | - not rated | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea Este Road , SW11 2TD | 3out of 4 | 742 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 | 1,086 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,252 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 | 1,653 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,971 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 | 527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Vines School 43 Forthbridge Road , Battersea SW11 5NX | - not rated | 593 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 601 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Pantry | Basement And Ground Floors, 170A Lavender Hill | 40 yd | |
| Parisienne | Ground Floor, 225 Lavender Hill | 54 yd | |
| The Monkey Bar And Grill | 243 Lavender Hill, London | 121 yd | |
| Mien Tay | 180 Lavender Hill, London | 122 yd | |
| Bar Social | 245 Lavender Hill, London | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 107 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | 66-68 Latchmere Road, London | 352 yd | |
| Devas Club | 2A Stormont Road, London | 364 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, The Crown Hotel, 102 Lavender Hill | 436 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 46 Battersea Rise, London | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Clapham Junction | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 299 yd | |
| Kebab Express | Ground Floor, 127 Lavender Hill | 364 yd | |
| Subway | 266 Lavender Hill, London | 439 yd | |
| Mr Jollof Ltd | Unit 14, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill | 487 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 95 Lavender Hill, London | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 299 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 481 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 529 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 633 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 744 yd |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 779 yd | |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 805 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 809 yd |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 911 yd | |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 1,080 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 251.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.