Manygates is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9JS is located in the South Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manygates, London, SW12 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9JR, SW12 9JP, SW12 9JG, SW12 9JN, SW12 9JE, SW12 9JW, SW12 9JF, SW12 9JL, SW12 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW12 9JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 9JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.9% 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 | 65.2% | 72.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 35.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 22% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 55.3% | 57.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 29.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 9JS this area, 6.5% 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 67.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 67.3% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 33.5% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.8% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.3% | 73.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 68.7% | 63.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 11.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.9% | 64.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 20.3% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 1.7% | -16.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manygates was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Manygates has the 7th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Balham and the 45th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Manygates, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2026-02-09 | £790,000 |
| 13 Manygates, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2025-08-29 | £683,144 |
| 10 Manygates, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-07-15 | £736,751 |
| 3 Manygates, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2022-06-30 | £756,482 |
| 3 Manygates, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2020-07-01 | £772,213 |
SW12 9JS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,476 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 | 3,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,895 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 | 838 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 3,660 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,735 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 | 1,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,825 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 | 2,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road SW17 7BQ | - not rated | 573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyde Farm School Telferscot Road , SW12 0HW | - not rated | 789 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bertrum House School 290 Balham High Road , SW17 7AL | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 42 Abbotswood Road , Streatham SW16 1AW | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melss Kitchenn | 81 Byrne Road, London | 192 yd | |
| Caminata | 96 Bedford Hill, London | 246 yd | |
| Tikitail Restaurant | 90 Bedford Hill, London | 265 yd | |
| Betto | 5 Fernlea Road, London | 389 yd | |
| Tagine | 1-3 Fernlea Road, London | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 358 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 586 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 631 yd | |
| The Regent | 21 Chestnut Grove, London | 705 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 94 Bedford Hill, London | 252 yd | |
| Indian Room | 59 Bedford Hill, London | 461 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Sainsbury's) | Supermarket, 147-151 Balham High Road | 571 yd | |
| Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua | Unit 15, Zennor Road | 578 yd | |
| Kayani's Grill | 210 Balham High Road, London | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 547 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 572 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 587 yd | |
| Esso Service Station | 219-221 Balham High Road, London | 670 yd | |
| Tesco | 219 Balham High Road, London | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 632 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Balham) 279-291 279-291 BALHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 1,034 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.