Circus Road West is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW11 8ES is located in the Nine Elms electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Circus Road West, London, SW11 8ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 8EH, SW11 8EJ, SW11 8EL, SW11 8ES, SW11 8ET, SW11 8EU, SW11 8EX, SW11 8EY, SW11 8EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW11 8ES has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 53.8% | 47.3% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 46.2% | 52.7% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 8ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 57.1% | 58.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 33.2% | 11.8% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 1.3% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 0.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 45.8% | 75.7% | 29.9% | 48.4% | 27.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 19.6% | -15.5% | 33.6% | -14.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 1% | -6.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
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 8ES this area, 4.3% 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 80.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 4.3% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 0.7% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 2.1% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 8.8% | -3.3% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 80.7% | 44.5% | 33.8% | 46.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 14.5% | 1.8% | -12.7% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.3% | 0.1% | -10.2% | 1.0% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 51.9% | 70% | 18.1% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 6% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 32.6% 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 | 62.2% | 32.6% | -29.6% | 83.2% | -50.6% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 23.1% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 12.2% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 11.4% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 3.1% | -9.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 15.8% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.7% 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 | 60.7% | 32.5% | -28.2% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 20.7% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 13.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 20.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 17.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 13.4% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.4% | 76.7% | -31.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Circus Road West was 426.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 248.6% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Circus Road West has the 9th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Battersea Park and the 37th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302 Pearce House, 8 Circus Road West, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,405,000 | 2024-10-07 | £1,383,206 |
| 806 Pearce House, 8 Circus Road West, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2024-10-04 | £1,004,178 |
| 103 Pearce House, 8 Circus Road West, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-08-16 | £464,622 |
| 801 Pearce House, 8 Circus Road West, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,380,000 | 2024-05-17 | £1,311,138 |
| 608 Pearce House, 8 Circus Road West, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2024-05-16 | £817,086 |
SW11 8ES area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8ES 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 8ES 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 | 347 |
| Self-Employed | 102 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,673 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 | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,826 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 | 2,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Churchill Gardens Road , SW1V 3AG | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School 7 St Joseph's Street , Battersea SW8 4BE | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Gardens Primary Academy Ranelagh Road , Pimlico SW1V 3EU | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School St Barnabas Street , Pimlico SW1W 8PF | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 826 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Language College Cadogan Street , SW3 2QS | 4out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,956 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 | 2,453 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,436 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 | 4,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,015 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 | 651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurels School 1 Chelsea Embankment , SW3 4LG | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garden House School Turks Row , London SW3 4TW | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Holland School 39 Graham Terrace , SW1W 8JF | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itsu | UG-026 Unit 241 Upper Ground Floor, Turbine Hall B Battersea Power Station | 74 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit 0G16 Upper Level, Battersea Power Station | 74 yd | |
| Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen | L1-004, Unit 319 First Floor, Battersea Power Station | 74 yd | |
| Where The Pancakes Are | UG-018 Unit 227 Upper Ground Floor, Battersea Power Station | 74 yd | |
| Bao BPS | L1-002 Unit 362, Battersea Power Station | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vagabond Wines | Circus Village West, 12 Circus Road West | 39 yd | |
| The River Bar | 29 Circus Road West, London | 167 yd | |
| Duchess Belle | Duchess Of York, 101 Battersea Park Road | 418 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 169 Battersea Park Road, London | 599 yd | |
| Nine Elms Tavern | Unit D3, 3 Riverlight Quay | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Boba | 157 Battersea Park Road, London | 565 yd | |
| Topps Pizza | 163 Battersea Park Road, London | 575 yd | |
| On Time Pizza | Basement and Ground Floors, 42 Battersea Park Road | 796 yd | |
| Pizza Guys | 60 Battersea Park Road, London | 851 yd | |
| Sushi Daily (Waitrose) | Waitrose, 1 New Union Square | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Waitrose at Shell Service Station | 326 Queenstown Road, London | 435 yd | |
| Waitrose | 322 Queenstown Road, London | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | 93-95 LUPUS STREET | 792 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 GATLIFF ROAD | 866 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Park Millennium Arena Battersea Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 411 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 574 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 644 yd |
| Churchill Gardens ELGAR HOUSE ELGAR HOUSE CHURCHILL GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 647 yd |
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 747 yd |
| Royal Hospital South Grounds RANLEIGH GARDENS RANLEIGH GARDENS CHELSEA BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Battersea Park BATTERSEA PARK BATTERSEA PARK ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Dolphin Fitness Club DOLPHIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 973 yd |
| Pimlico Academy LUPUS STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 370 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 330.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.