Rossiter Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW12 9RU 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 Rossiter Road, London, SW12 9RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9RT, SW12 9RN, SW12 9QS, SW12 9QR, SW12 9HA, SW12 9QT, SW12 9RS, SW12 9RY, SW12 9EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW12 9RU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 66.9% | 58.6% | -8.3% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.1% | 29.1% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 58.6% | 66% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 17.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 26.7% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 9RU this area, 5.4% 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 76.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.8% | 76.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 42.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 78.1% | 75% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 77.1% | 66.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 66.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 15.5% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 6.3% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rossiter Road was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rossiter Road has the 47th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Rossiter Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-06-25 | £550,508 |
| 2A Rossiter Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £949,000 | 2024-05-17 | £901,645 |
| 22 Rossiter Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,590,000 | 2023-09-14 | £1,575,545 |
| 50A Rossiter Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2023-06-28 | £817,274 |
| 44 Rossiter Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £904,000 | 2022-09-20 | £832,309 |
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,415 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 | 3,446 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 | - not rated | 411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School 6 Balham Park Road , SW12 8DR | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,135 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 | 2,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,921 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 | 532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornsby House School Hearnville Road , London SW12 8RS | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 738 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betto | 5 Fernlea Road, London | 101 yd | |
| Tagine | 1-3 Fernlea Road, London | 113 yd | |
| Bobboncha | 65 Bedford Hill, London | 131 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 63 Bedford Hill, London | 132 yd | |
| Pho | 69 Bedford Hill, London | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford | 77 Bedford Hill, London | 116 yd | |
| Voodoo | 9 Hildreth Street, London | 296 yd | |
| Hagen & Hyde | 157 Balham High Road, London | 317 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 395 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Room | 59 Bedford Hill, London | 146 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 94 Bedford Hill, London | 211 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (Sainsbury's) | Supermarket, 147-151 Balham High Road | 277 yd | |
| Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua | Unit 15, Zennor Road | 282 yd | |
| Wagamama Delivery Kitchen | Unit 19, Zennor Road | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 147-151 Balham High Road, London | 293 yd | |
| Aldi | 163-165 Balham High Road, London | 327 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 412 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 193A Balham High Road, London | 499 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 676 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balham Leisure Centre ELMFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 410 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 643 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Rutherford House School BALHAM HIGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 758 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 912 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,013 yd |
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 134.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.