Gamlen Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW15 1AB is located in the Thamesfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Putney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gamlen Road, London, SW15 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 1AA, SW15 1QS, SW15 1AD, SW15 1AW, SW15 1QB, SW15 1QL, SW15 1PL, SW15 1AE, SW15 1QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW15 1AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW15 1AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 39.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 51.2% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (94.1%) 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% | 67.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 26.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 SW15 1AB this area, 4.8% 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 75.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.6% | 75.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 41.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.4% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89.8% | 89.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 67.2% | 70.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 70.4% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 17.1% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 3.5% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 3.5% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gamlen Road was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Thamesfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gamlen Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Thamesfield and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

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 Gamlen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-11-29 | £496,923 |
| 4 Gamlen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,370,000 | 2022-09-13 | £1,275,245 |
| 19 Gamlen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,323,000 | 2019-11-15 | £1,414,997 |
| 13 Gamlen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2018-11-29 | £1,136,754 |
| 19 Gamlen Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2017-07-04 | £1,547,412 |
SW15 1AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotham Primary School Charlwood Road , Putney SW15 1PN | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School 1 Clarendon Drive , SW15 1AW | 4out of 4 | 268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Felsham Road , Putney SW15 1BA | 4out of 4 | 274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School, Putney Putney Common , Putney SW15 1HL | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Putney 184 Lower Richmond Road , SW15 1LY | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Academy Kingwood Road , Fulham Palace Road SW6 6SN | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons School for Girls 11 Woodborough Road , London SW15 6PY | - not rated | 807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Putney High School 35 Putney Hill , London SW15 6BH | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Merlin School 4 Carlton Drive , Putney SW15 2BZ | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurlingham School 122 Putney Bridge Road , SW15 2NQ | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Moat School Bishops Avenue , Fulham SW6 6EG | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Hotham Primary School, Charlwood Road | 120 yd | |
| Lila Thai Restaurant | 320 Upper Richmond Road, London | 244 yd | |
| Hare & Tortoise Sushi and Noodle Bar | Hare And Tortoise, 296-298 Upper Richmond Road | 307 yd | |
| Tomoe | 292 Upper Richmond Road, London | 318 yd | |
| Sweet Tooth Cafe | 275 Upper Richmond Road, London | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Gardeners | Jolly Gardener, 61-63 Lacy Road | 326 yd | |
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club | Balmuir Gardens, London | 354 yd | |
| The Arab Boy | 289 Upper Richmond Road, London | 360 yd | |
| Hudsons Bar & Restaurant | Basement And Ground Floors, 113 Lower Richmond Road | 389 yd | |
| The Half Moon Inn | 93 Lower Richmond Road, London | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | Basement And Ground Floors, 286 Upper Richmond Road | 338 yd | |
| The Racing Rajah | 74 Lower Richmond Road, London | 426 yd | |
| Putney Pier Fish & Chips | 86 Lower Richmond Road, London | 428 yd | |
| Sushi 54 | 54 Lower Richmond Road, London | 434 yd | |
| Fryer Friday | 52 Lower Richmond Road, London | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Superstore, Putney Exchange | 465 yd | |
| Lidl | 60 Putney High Street, London | 551 yd | |
| Tesco | 139-141 Putney High Street, London | 577 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Werter Road, London | 621 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 408 Upper Richmond Road, London | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club BALMUIR GARDENS | tennis courts | 355 yd |
| Daley Fitness (Putney) PERCY LAURIE HOUSE PERCY LAURIE HOUSE UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Putney Leisure Centre PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE DRYBURGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| The Token Yard Club (Paleo Gym) 56-58 56-58 PUTNEY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Imperial College Boathouse BOAT CLUB BOAT CLUB EMBANKMENT | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Putney) UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Putney Cricket Club PUTNEY CRICKET CLUB CLUBHOUSE PUTNEY CRICKET CLUB CLUBHOUSE LOWER RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| South Thames College (Closed) Putney Hill | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Physical Culture Gymnasium ARCH 21-22 ARCH 21-22 WINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Paddock Primary School ST. MARGARETS CRESCENT | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.