Culmstock Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 6LY 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 Culmstock Road, London, SW11 6LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 6NE, SW11 6LU, SW11 6NA, SW11 6NB, SW11 6NF, SW11 6NP, SW11 6LX, SW11 6JY, SW11 6NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW11 6LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.4% | 49% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 51% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW11 6LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 34.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 55.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (95.6%) 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 | 74.9% | 71.9% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 23.5% |
| Good health | 18.9% | 23.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -9.4% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6LY this area, 4.9% 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 75.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.6% | 75.8% | 0.2% | 33.8% | 42.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.7% | 84.4% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 75.7% | 72.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 71.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 15.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 4.4% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Culmstock Road was 96.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Culmstock Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 320th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Culmstock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-04-03 | £1,460,804 |
| 35 Culmstock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,930,000 | 2023-11-10 | £1,838,909 |
| 41 Culmstock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2023-08-30 | £1,558,039 |
| 59 Culmstock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,098,600 | 2022-06-01 | £2,043,762 |
| 51 Culmstock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,625,000 | 2021-09-01 | £1,678,705 |
SW11 6LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 6LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 53 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,264 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 | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,216 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 | 300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 358 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 358 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 1out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 659 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 4,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcote Lodge School 26 Bolingbroke Grove , SW11 6EL | - not rated | 741 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Thomas's London Day School, Broomwood Road | 200 yd | |
| Deli Boutique | 32 Webbs Road, London | 370 yd | |
| Bright Horizons | 119A Chatham Road, London | 436 yd | |
| Pottery Cafe | 153 Northcote Road, London | 506 yd | |
| Numero Uno | 139 Northcote Road, London | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Public House | The Eagle, 104 Chatham Road | 454 yd | |
| The Bolingbroke | 174 Northcote Road, London | 557 yd | |
| Made In Italy | 59 Northcote Road, London | 677 yd | |
| All Bar One | 32-38 Northcote Road, London | 735 yd | |
| The Bank | 31 Northcote Road, London | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafare Fish Bar (Shop And Premises) | Ground Floor, 89 Northcote Road | 604 yd | |
| Aux Merveilleux de Fred | 55 Northcote Road, London | 684 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza (Dominos Pizza) | Shop, 48 Battersea Rise | 771 yd | |
| Fresh Charcoal Grill | 83 Battersea Rise, London | 865 yd | |
| Kokoro | 81 St Johns Road, London | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 672 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 703 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 772 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 958 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 772 yd | |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 945 yd |
| Wandsworth Common DORLCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,057 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 185 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.