Laitwood Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9QN 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 Laitwood Road, London, SW12 9QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9QL, SW12 9QP, SW12 9QW, SW12 9QF, SW12 9QU, SW12 9TT, SW12 9QE, SW12 9DS, SW12 9EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW12 9QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 49.5% | 53% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 47% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 9QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 70.8% | 62.4% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 28.2% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 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 (93.4%) 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 | 66% | 64.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 28.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 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 9QN this area, 5.5% 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 76.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -11.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.5% | 76.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 43.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 74% | 68.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 66.3% 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% | 66.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 11.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 3.3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 66.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 15.1% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 3.5% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laitwood Road was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Laitwood Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 325th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Floor Flat 21 Laitwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £473,400 | 2024-11-15 | £469,455 |
| First Floor Flat 21 Laitwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-05-19 | £544,283 |
| 37 Laitwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2023-01-05 | £2,131,800 |
| Second Floor Flat 21 Laitwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-09-09 | £414,313 |
| 47C Laitwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-06-30 | £450,893 |
SW12 9QN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 9QN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 223 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 73 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,326 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 | 3,422 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 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 593 yd | Community 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 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,668 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 | 807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,062 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 | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 462 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 737 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backstory Books | 71 Balham High Road, London | 130 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Balham | 67 Balham High Road, London | 132 yd | |
| Hache Balham | 37 Bedford Hill, London | 133 yd | |
| Zia Lucia Balham Ltd | Ground Floor, 65 Balham High Road | 135 yd | |
| Seascape Fishbar | 9 Bedford Hill, London | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 170 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 236 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 264 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 268 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicken & Pizza Dot Com | 89 Balham High Road, London | 130 yd | |
| The Kebab Company | 85 Balham High Road, London | 130 yd | |
| Piece of Jerk, School Dinners, Droop | 92A Balham High Road, London | 178 yd | |
| Beyroots Lebanese Street Food | 92A Balham High Road, London | 178 yd | |
| The Dot | 92A Balham High Road, London | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 227 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 228 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 298 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 471 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 555 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 426 yd | |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 863 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 987 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.