Alderbrook Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8AE is located in the Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alderbrook Road, London, SW12 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8BW, SW12 8BP, SW12 8BN, SW12 8BS, SW12 8ER, SW12 8AF, SW12 8AD, SW12 8BL, SW12 9ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW12 8AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.3% | 48.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 SW12 8AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 51.6% | 54.4% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 38.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 69.5% | 64.5% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 16.1% |
| Good health | 22.2% | 28.1% | 5.9% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 SW12 8AE this area, 3.7% 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 79.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 0.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.5% | 79.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 45.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.8% | 82.2% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 70.2% | 64.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 11.2% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.9% | 64.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 23% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 2.6% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| France | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alderbrook Road was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Alderbrook Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 190th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 34 Alderbrook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-07-15 | £541,444 |
| 44B Alderbrook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-09-27 | £856,605 |
| Ground Floor Flat 34 Alderbrook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £766,655 | 2022-05-06 | £719,779 |
| Flat A 44 Alderbrook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2022-02-11 | £812,566 |
| First Floor Flat 20 Alderbrook Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-12-10 | £635,971 |
SW12 8AE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SW12 8AE 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 | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 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 | 617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Free schools | 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 | 255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,888 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 | 3,358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 481 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Door Night Shelter | Ascension Church Hall, 23 Malwood Road | 147 yd | |
| CaterLink | St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, 10 Malwood Road | 201 yd | |
| Lockdown Bakehouse | 57-59 Balham Hill, London | 284 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road | 287 yd | |
| The 47 | 47 Balham Hill, London | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 490 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 507 yd | |
| The Nightingale PH | The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane | 519 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 711 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 277 yd | |
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 311 yd | |
| Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 311 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 318 yd | |
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 183 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 311 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 364 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 443 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 611 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 201 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 293 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 581 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 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 | 101.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.