Dinsmore Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9PS 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 Dinsmore Road, London, SW12 9PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9PP, SW12 9PT, SW12 9PU, SW12 9PR, SW12 9QA, SW12 9SB, SW12 9PW, SW12 9DL, SW12 9PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 9PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 54.7% | 55.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 44.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 SW12 9PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.6% 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 | 70.6% | 68.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 30.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 57.3% | 58.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 27.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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 9PS this area, 9.8% 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 66.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.6% | 66.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 33.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.7% | 78% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 72.1% | 69.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 68.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 20.4% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 3.4% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dinsmore Road was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Dinsmore Road has the 37th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 198th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Silmore Lodge Dinsmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-03-14 | £573,795 |
| 8 Dinsmore Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £814,000 | 2025-03-13 | £812,294 |
| 24B Dinsmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £642,000 | 2025-02-03 | £635,988 |
| First Floor Flat At 6 Dinsmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2025-01-02 | £794,990 |
| First Floor Flat 56 Dinsmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-12-18 | £874,082 |
SW12 9PS 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 | 195 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 58 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,148 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 | 3,099 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 | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 446 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,739 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 | 376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,679 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 | 2,940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,527 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 | 473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 621 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 813 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natas Coffee Bar Ltd | 19 Balham High Road, London | 193 yd | |
| Buondi | 21 Balham High Road, London | 198 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 38 Balham High Road, London | 202 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Alderbrook Primary School, Oldridge Road | 205 yd | |
| Holy Cow | 27 Balham High Road, London | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 263 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 585 yd | |
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 619 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 624 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 248 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 43 Balham High Road | 278 yd | |
| Piece of Jerk, School Dinners, Droop | 92A Balham High Road, London | 358 yd | |
| Beyroots Lebanese Street Food | 92A Balham High Road, London | 358 yd | |
| The Dot | 92A Balham High Road, London | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 124 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 475 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 520 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 538 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 165 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 233 yd | |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 860 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,090 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.