New Union Square is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 7AQ is located in the Nine Elms electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 2016-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Union Square, London, SW11 7AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 7AG, SW11 7AQ, SW11 7AR, SW11 7AW, SW11 7AS, SW8 5AU, SW11 8AU, SW8 5AD, SW8 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW11 7AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 43.3% | 49.2% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 56.7% | 50.8% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 7AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 53.8% | 63.9% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 26.4% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 55.4% | 61.8% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 3.6% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 7AQ this area, 4.4% 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 76.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.2% | 76.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 42.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 70.4% | 51.8% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 32.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 32.4% | -21.9% | 83.2% | -50.8% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 17% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 25.3% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 32.8% | -20.2% | 83.2% | -50.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 18.4% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 16% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 16% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 16.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Union Square was 548.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 348.3% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Union Square has the 4th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Battersea Park and the 24th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 154.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment B63 Capital Building, 8 New Union Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £538,750 | 2025-02-12 | £533,704 |
| Apartment B111 Capital Building, 8 New Union Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £749,950 | 2024-08-23 | £711,108 |
| Apartment B46 Capital Building, 8 New Union Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2024-07-24 | £875,727 |
| Apartment B75 Capital Building, 8 New Union Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2024-07-19 | £932,226 |
| Apartment B77 Capital Building, 8 New Union Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2024-06-21 | £901,695 |
SW11 7AQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW11 7AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,662 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 | 2,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Gardens Primary Academy Ranelagh Road , Pimlico SW1V 3EU | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Churchill Gardens Road , SW1V 3AG | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Primary Lupus Street , Westminster SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,066 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School Ambrosden Avenue , SW1P 1QH | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linnaean | 2 New Union Square, London | 0 yd | |
| Cartografie Ltd | 14 New Union Square, London | 67 yd | |
| Black Cab Coffee Shop | 1 Riverlight Quay, London | 77 yd | |
| District Embassy Gardens | 7 New Union Square, London | 87 yd | |
| Passyunk Avenue | 7 New Union Square, London | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Elms Tavern | Unit D3, 3 Riverlight Quay | 147 yd | |
| Duchess Belle | Duchess Of York, 101 Battersea Park Road | 630 yd | |
| The Nottingham Castle | The Nottingham Castle Public House, 257 Wandsworth Road | 659 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 719 yd | |
| Vagabond Wines | Circus Village West, 12 Circus Road West | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily (Waitrose) | Waitrose, 1 New Union Square | 87 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 557 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 180A Wandsworth Road, London | 730 yd | |
| El Hak | Ground Floor, 174 Wandsworth Road | 730 yd | |
| Knot | Shops, Vauxhall Station | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 557 yd | |
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 706 yd | |
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 804 yd | |
| Tesco | 93-95 LUPUS STREET | 812 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 590 yd |
| Dolphin Fitness Club DOLPHIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 683 yd |
| Pimlico Academy LUPUS STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 778 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Churchill Gardens ELGAR HOUSE ELGAR HOUSE CHURCHILL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 889 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 907 yd | |
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 925 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 | 500 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 492.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 412.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.