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 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lavender Hill has the 17th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Lavender and the 175th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

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 | £1,256,798 |
| Ground Floor Shop And Basement 207 - 217 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,082,000 | 2022-07-05 | £1,018,857 |
| Flat 2 207 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-03-01 | £392,840 |
| Flat 23 207 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2019-11-26 | £681,401 |
| Flat 1 207 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2019-07-05 | £542,851 |
| 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 | 1,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,905 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 | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea Este Road , SW11 2TD | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 1out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,822 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 | 4,846 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,065 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 | 5,097 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 | 780 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Christian School Wye Street , SW11 2HB | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.