Ranmere Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9QQ 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 Ranmere Street, London, SW12 9QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9QG, SW12 0BS, SW12 0PL, SW12 9QH, SW12 9RE, SW12 9QJ, SW12 9QR, SW12 9RD, SW12 9QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW12 9QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 9QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 64.4% | 61.9% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 31.8% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 61.2% | 65.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 17.5% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 26.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 9QQ this area, 6% 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 75.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 75.9% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 42.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 79.1% | 75.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 76% | 72.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 72.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 16.6% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 3% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ranmere Street was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ranmere Street has the 47th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 89.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ranmere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2024-07-23 | £880,476 |
| 16 Ranmere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,451,000 | 2024-03-01 | £1,420,221 |
| 1 Ranmere Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2024-01-05 | £952,000 |
| 16 Ranmere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,248,000 | 2021-04-19 | £1,385,237 |
| 10 Ranmere Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2020-12-18 | £1,230,476 |
| Full-Time Employee | 217 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 53 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Education | 30 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,163 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 | 3,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenstone Primary School Ravenstone Street , Balham SW12 9SS | - not rated | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,880 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 | 2,594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 292 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 502 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Jenny's Cafe | 287 Cavendish Road, London | 204 yd | |
| Zia Lucia Balham Ltd | Ground Floor, 65 Balham High Road | 334 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri Balham | 67 Balham High Road, London | 336 yd | |
| Backstory Books | 71 Balham High Road, London | 344 yd | |
| Hache Balham | 37 Bedford Hill, London | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 350 yd | |
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 370 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 414 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 494 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagamama Delivery Kitchen | Unit 19, Zennor Road | 37 yd | |
| The Athenian | 7 - 8 Zennor Road Industrial Estate, Zennor Road | 42 yd | |
| Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua | Unit 15, Zennor Road | 67 yd | |
| The Flavour Cabin | Units 27 To 28, Zennor Road | 88 yd | |
| Aoki | Unit 8, Zennor Road | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 456 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 470 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 517 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 523 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 535 yd | |
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,014 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,049 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.