Worcester Gardens is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 6LR is located in the Northcote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Worcester Gardens, London, SW11 6LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 6RL, SW4 9BE, SW11 6RS, SW11 6LW, SW11 6LS, SW11 1XQ, SW11 1XG, SW11 6NN, SW4 9BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW11 6LR is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 46.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 6LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75% 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 | 70.2% | 75% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 37.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 17.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -26.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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 (93.3%) 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 | 61.5% | 62.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 6LR this area, 2.7% 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 84.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -12.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.7% | 84.6% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 50.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0.5% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 88.3% | 84.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 66.7% | 70.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 70.5% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12.4% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 6.2% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 3.8% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worcester Gardens was 459.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 234.7% higher than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Worcester Gardens has the 2nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Lavender and the 34th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

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 Flat 1 Worcester Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-05-30 | £760,080 |
| Flat 2 6 Worcester Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £607,500 | 2024-02-20 | £591,955 |
| First Floor Flat 1 Worcester Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-04-04 | £696,343 |
| 2 Worcester Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,460,000 | 2022-11-18 | £1,351,232 |
| 5B Worcester Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2022-03-04 | £807,500 |
SW11 6LR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6LR 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy Plough Road , Battersea SW11 2AA | 2out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Batten Street , Battersea SW11 2TH | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,641 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 | 5,367 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,448 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,660 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battersea Rise Battersea Rise , SW11 1HS | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 921 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Breakfast Club | 5-9 Battersea Rise, London | 197 yd | |
| Lockes | 11-13 Battersea Rise, London | 200 yd | |
| Brickwood Coffee & Bread | 21 Battersea Rise, London | 223 yd | |
| The Merchant of Battersea | 23-25 Battersea Rise, London | 228 yd | |
| The Humble Grape | 2 Battersea Rise, London | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila Mockingbird | 46 Battersea Rise, London | 342 yd | |
| Made In Italy | 59 Northcote Road, London | 361 yd | |
| Amiga | 56A Battersea Rise, London | 375 yd | |
| The Bank | 31 Northcote Road, London | 391 yd | |
| All Bar One | 32-38 Northcote Road, London | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza (Dominos Pizza) | Shop, 48 Battersea Rise | 347 yd | |
| Aux Merveilleux de Fred | 55 Northcote Road, London | 362 yd | |
| Seafare Fish Bar (Shop And Premises) | Ground Floor, 89 Northcote Road | 378 yd | |
| Kokoro | 81 St Johns Road, London | 475 yd | |
| Fresh Charcoal Grill | 83 Battersea Rise, London | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 238 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 390 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 558 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, 204 Lavender Hill | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 663 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Emanuel School BATTERSEA RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Wandsworth Common DORLCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.