Lavender Hill is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 5TQ 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 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 1JR, SW11 1JA, SW11 1JD, SW11 2JR, SW11 2JT, SW11 2JS, SW11 5TG, SW11 5SD, SW11 2LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW11 5TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.2% | 47.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 5TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.5% 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 | 80.9% | 78.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 40.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (93%) 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 | 63.1% | 64.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 16.0% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 28.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around SW11 5TQ this area, 6.8% 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 77.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.5% | 77.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 43.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 78.4% | 83.6% | 5.2% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 64.9% | 59.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 17.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 8.3% | 4.6% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 59% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 11.8% | 3.9% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 6.3% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Hill was 481.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.3% higher than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Hill has the 4th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the 30th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178B Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2024-02-29 | £789,273 |
| Flat 1 178A Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £556,000 | 2023-06-30 | £550,793 |
| Flat 2 178A Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-06-23 | £495,317 |
| Flat 3 178A Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-06-16 | £713,257 |
| 178 Lavender Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,060,000 | 2021-09-29 | £1,095,032 |
SW11 5TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 280 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 76 |
| Information and communication | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,014 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 | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea Este Road , SW11 2TD | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy Plough Road , Battersea SW11 2AA | 2out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconbrook Primary School Wye Street , Battersea SW11 2LX | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community 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 | 1,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 2,104 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 | 1,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,939 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 | 4,894 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 | 4,963 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 | 5,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Christian School Wye Street , SW11 2HB | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,097 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mien Tay | 180 Lavender Hill, London | 2 yd | |
| Shinobi Sushi | 182 Lavender Hill, London | 7 yd | |
| Panahar Indian Restaurant | 184 Lavender Hill, London | 12 yd | |
| Golden Pie | 188 Lavender Hill, London | 25 yd | |
| Bar Social | 245 Lavender Hill, London | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Thieves | 51 Lavender Gardens, London | 54 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | 66-68 Latchmere Road, London | 316 yd | |
| The Falcon PH | The Falcon Public House, 2 St Johns Hill | 398 yd | |
| TBK Sports Bar and Grill | 4 St Johns Hill, London | 416 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 46 Battersea Rise, London | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Clapham Junction | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 186 yd | |
| Subway | 266 Lavender Hill, London | 322 yd | |
| Kebab Feast | 1A St Johns Hill, London | 423 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 30-32 St Johns Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza (Dominos Pizza) | Shop, 48 Battersea Rise | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 186 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 464 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 582 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 23-27 Falcon Road, London | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Sacred Heart Primary School ESTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 668 yd |
| Islamic Culture And Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre Islamic Culture and Education Centre FALCON GROVE | 669 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 778 yd |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 879 yd | |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 922 yd | |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 994 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 | 96.3% |
| 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 | 124.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.