Overview of SW12 8ER

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St Francis Place is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 8ER is located in the Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about St Francis Place, London, SW12 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8EN, SW12 8AF, SW12 8EE, SW12 8AE, SW12 9ED, SW12 9ES, SW12 8AG, SW4 9AQ, SW12 9EA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 8ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.1%51.4%5.3% 51.0% 0.4%
Male53.9%48.6%-5.3% 49.0% -0.4%

Partnership Status

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 8ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single60.4%68.8%8.4% 37.9% 30.9%
Married: Opposite sex29.4%23%-6.4% 44.2% -21.2%
Married: Same sex1.3%1.4%0.1% 0.3% 1.1%
Separated0.9%1.2%0.3% 2.2% -1.0%
Divorced6.3%4.4%-1.9% 9.1% -4.7%
Widowed1.6%1.2%-0.4% 6.1% -4.9%

Health

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 (94.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health60.3%71.1%10.8% 48.4% 22.7%
Good health30.7%23.4%-7.3% 33.6% -10.2%
Fair health6.7%4.3%-2.4% 12.7% -8.4%
Bad health2%0.8%-1.2% 4.0% -3.2%
Very bad health0.3%0.4%0.1% 1.2% -0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 8ER 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 79.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications5.1%3.7%-1.4% 18.2% -14.5%
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 Levels7.6%3.5%-4.1% 13.4% -9.9%
Apprenticeship0.3%1.6%1.3% 5.3% -3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.9%8.6%0.7% 16.9% -8.3%
Degree or Similar70.3%79.1%8.8% 33.8% 45.3%
Other4.1%1.4%-2.7% 2.8% -1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.6%0%-0.6% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2%1.8%-0.2% 0.7% 1.1%
Indian2.2%1.2%-1.0% 3.1% -1.9%
Pakistani2.2%0.2%-2.0% 2.7% -2.5%
Other Asian1.4%1.2%-0.2% 1.6% -0.4%
Black African0.8%3.5%2.7% 2.5% 1.0%
Black Caribbean1.1%1.2%0.1% 1.0% 0.2%
Other Black0%1.2%1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%1.6%0.2% 0.8% 0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%2.3%1.7% 0.9% 1.4%
Mixed Other2%2.5%0.5% 0.8% 1.7%
White83%80.9%-2.1% 81.4% -0.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other1.7%1.8%0.1% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.7%66.5%-7.2% 83.2% -16.7%
European Union11.2%15.1%3.9% 6.1% 9.0%
Rest of Europe0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.8% 0.4%
Africa2.5%5.3%2.8% 2.7% 2.6%
Middle East and Asia6.1%4.9%-1.2% 5.6% -0.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.2%4.9%2.7% 1.3% 3.6%
Oceania3.9%2%-1.9% 0.3% 1.7%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK70.9%66.5%-4.4% 83.2% -16.7%
10+ Years5.3%14.5%9.2% 9.8% 4.7%
5-10 Years7%8.2%1.2% 2.9% 5.3%
2-5 Years5.9%5.3%-0.6% 2.2% 3.1%
Less than 2 years10.9%5.5%-5.4% 1.9% 3.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.8% 76.7% -6.9%
Ireland4% 0.6% 3.4%
France2.6% 0.3% 2.3%
Germany2% 0.2% 1.8%
Italy1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Portugal1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Spain1% 0.4% 0.6%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania0.2% 0.9% -0.7%
Other EU countries4.3% 1.5% 2.8%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
South and Eastern Africa2% 0.2% 1.8%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Southern Asia0.2% 1.2% -1.0%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean2.4% 0.3% 2.1%
Central and South America1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Oceania1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
No passport held3.4% 13.5% -10.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion46.7% 37.2% 9.5%
Christian42.7% 46.2% -3.5%
Buddhist0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Hindu0.8% 1.7% -0.9%
Muslim1.8% 6.5% -4.7%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is St Francis Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Francis Place was 122.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

St Francis Place has the 19th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 234th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 461.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£87,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW12 8ER, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on St Francis Place are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wandsworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for St Francis Place, London, SW12 8ER

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW12 8ER

Average Price
£1,260,801
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,260,801
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Francis Place

Average Price
£1,271,183
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,271,183
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Francis PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 St Francis Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,220,0002024-12-19 £1,222,523
10 St Francis Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,125,0002021-09-21 £1,162,180
1 St Francis Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,100,0002020-12-11 £1,127,937
10 St Francis Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,065,5822020-05-12 £1,121,117
4 St Francis Place, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£897,5002018-02-15 £997,337
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW12 8ER

Employment

SW12 8ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee272
Self-Employed49
Retired27
Part-Time Employee26
Student (economically inactive)16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)15
Unemployed9
Other6
Looking after home or family6
Long-Term Sick or disabled5

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities63
Professional, scientific and technical activities54
Information and communication31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Human health and social work activities18
Education15
Other14
Administrative and support service activities11
Accommodation and food service activities8
Real estate activities8
Transport and storage6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Manufacturing4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
4out of 4 723 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 1,552 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Triangle Nursery School
25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ
4out of 4 1,761 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 2,447 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 3,249 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alderbrook Primary School
Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP
3out of 4 424 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ
4out of 4 679 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB
3out of 4 836 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bonneville Primary School
Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB
3out of 4 912 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Honeywell Junior School
Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF
4out of 4 913 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Atkins Road , SW12 0AB
4out of 4 836 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Chestnut Grove School
Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ
3out of 4 931 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lambeth Academy
Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET
2out of 4 1,029 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF
3out of 4 1,364 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD
- not rated 1,475 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 151 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 1,180 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , Clapham
- not rated 1,784 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
4out of 4 3,357 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
3out of 4 4,920 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oliver House Preparatory School
7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH
- not rated 76 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Broomwood Hall School
68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR
- not rated 586 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Oak Lodge School
101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA
3out of 4 656 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas's Clapham
Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ
- not rated 699 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
London Steiner School
9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT
- not rated 928 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Glass Door Night ShelterAscension Church Hall, 23 Malwood Road59 yd
CaterLinkSt Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, 10 Malwood Road81 yd
The 4747 Balham Hill, London189 yd
Lockdown Bakehouse57-59 Balham Hill, London191 yd
The Urban Greek41 Balham Hill, London203 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Perky Nel7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side386 yd
The Duke of DevonshireThe Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road556 yd
The Nightingale PHThe Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane619 yd
Balham Bowls ClubBalham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road814 yd
Voodoo9 Hildreth Street, London829 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Doner Inn2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill191 yd
Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill191 yd
Funky Fry31 Balham Hill, London205 yd
Burger KingRestaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill220 yd
Burrito Mex17 Balham Hill, London247 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's Local39 Nightingale Lane, London218 yd
Sainsbury's23 Balham Hill, London245 yd
TescoTesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side323 yd
Co-op Food40 Balham Hill, London342 yd
Waitrose134-152 Balham High Road, London711 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Francis Xavier College
MALWOOD ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite82 yd
Gateway Community Centre (Closed)
Oldridge Road
365 yd
Grove Gym (Closed)
Balham Grove
health and fitness suite465 yd
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School
1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches579 yd
Oak Lodge School
NIGHTINGALE LANE
artificial grass pitch694 yd
Clapham Common
WINDMILL DRIVE
grass pitches, tennis courts849 yd
Chestnut Grove Academy
CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite915 yd
Lambeth Academy
ELMS ROAD
health and fitness suite1,050 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 78.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed107 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed160.11 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed160.11 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed30.02 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.