Badminton Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8BL 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 Badminton Road, London, SW12 8BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8BN, SW12 8BP, SW12 8QT, SW12 8BJ, SW12 8BH, SW12 8BW, SW12 8SU, SW12 8BS, SW12 8BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 8BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 54% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW12 8BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 59.1% | 58.8% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 63.4% | 72% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 23.6% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 22.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -10.9% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 SW12 8BL this area, 4.7% 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 79.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.4% | 79.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 46.0% |
| Other | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.7% | 81.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 74.8% | 69.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 69% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 16% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 4.4% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Badminton Road was 79.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Badminton Road has the 40th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Balham and the 402nd lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Badminton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,460,000 | 2023-07-14 | £1,455,475 |
| 57 Badminton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2022-08-31 | £968,762 |
| 82 Badminton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,380,000 | 2021-09-27 | £1,419,723 |
| 81 Badminton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,280,000 | 2021-09-24 | £1,316,844 |
| 56 Badminton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,240,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,349,042 |
SW12 8BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 239 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 77 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Real estate activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,375 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 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | - not rated | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , SW11 6EF | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Infant School Honeywell Road , SW11 6EF | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 737 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 5,109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,125 yd | Community school | 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 | 307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,048 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,775 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 | 273 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Park School Clapham 7-11 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Des Benjamins Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | - not rated | 368 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 277 yd | |
| CaterLink | St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, 10 Malwood Road | 311 yd | |
| Broomwood Hall Lower School | 192 Ramsden Road, London | 342 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road | 346 yd | |
| Lockdown Bakehouse | 57-59 Balham Hill, London | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nightingale PH | The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane | 388 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 527 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 619 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 680 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 406 yd | |
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 429 yd | |
| Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 429 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 444 yd | |
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 151 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 396 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 562 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 590 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 311 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 340 yd | |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 454 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.