Penrith Close is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW15 2HQ is located in the East Putney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Putney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penrith Close, London, SW15 2HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 2HX, SW15 2JT, SW15 2JS, SW15 2JU, SW15 2JA, SW15 2JR, SW15 2JP, SW15 2HY, SW15 2EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW15 2HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45% | 48.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 SW15 2HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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 | 63.2% | 64.4% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 21.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 52.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 27.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 4.2% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 18.1% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 56.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 13.9% | 2.9% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.1% | 71.9% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 61.9% | 61.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 16% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 11.9% | 4.9% | -7.0% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 62.6% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 15.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 7.1% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 6.3% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrith Close was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% lower than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penrith Close has the 66th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in East Putney and the 339th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Penrith Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2010-08-26 | £874,956 |
| 6 Penrith Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2007-06-13 | £912,838 |
| 5 Penrith Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2005-06-06 | £853,654 |
| 10 Penrith Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2004-08-16 | £712,500 |
| 4 Penrith Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2000-03-29 | £1,007,631 |
SW15 2HQ 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 3,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandlehow Primary School Brandlehow Road , Putney SW15 2ED | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 90 Oakhill Road , SW15 2QD | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Ross Primary School 145 Beaumont Road , SW19 6RY | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Granville Road , Southfields SW18 5SQ | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School 5 Merton Road , SW18 5ST | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , Wandsworth SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott School Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's, Wandsworth Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 5,278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADT College 100 West Hill , Wandsworth SW15 2UT | - not rated | 294 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin School 4 Carlton Drive , Putney SW15 2BZ | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Putney High School GDST 35 Putney Hill , London SW15 6BH | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hurlingham School 122 Putney Bridge Road , SW15 2NQ | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Michael Steiner School 5 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5ST | - not rated | 940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Sa Restaurant | Unit 1, 3 Plaza Gardens, 88 Upper Richmond Road | 383 yd | |
| East Putney Tavern | 94-98 Upper Richmond Road, London | 399 yd | |
| Arise Coffee Roasters | 2 Plaza Gardens, London | 405 yd | |
| Putney Wine Bar | 100 Upper Richmond Road, London | 405 yd | |
| Rosy Lea | 110 Upper Richmond Road, London | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putney Club | 63 Upper Richmond Road, London | 306 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 65 Upper Richmond Road, London | 307 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 138 Upper Richmond Road, London | 461 yd | |
| Southfields Lawn Tennis Club | Gressenhall Road, London | 623 yd | |
| Fez Club | 200B Upper Richmond Road, London | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohayo Sushi (3 Keswick Broadway) | 3 Keswick Broadway, Upper Richmond Road | 310 yd | |
| Fresh Fish & Chips | 122 Upper Richmond Road, London | 432 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 142 Upper Richmond Road, London | 464 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 36 Upper Richmond Road, London | 530 yd | |
| What a Chicken | Unit 2, 5 Putney Hill | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 73-75 Upper Richmond Road, London | 309 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 74 Upper Richmond Road, London | 368 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Werter Road, London | 757 yd | |
| Tesco | 139-141 Putney High Street, London | 769 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Superstore, Putney Exchange | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft Technology Academy WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Putney) UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Southfields Lawn Tennis Club GRESSENHALL ROAD | tennis courts | 534 yd |
| South Thames College (Closed) Putney Hill | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Physical Culture Gymnasium ARCH 21-22 ARCH 21-22 WINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Wandsworth Park PUTNEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Greenmead Primary School BEAUMONT ROAD | 903 yd | |
| Prospect House School PUTNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch | 959 yd |
| Daley Fitness (Putney) PERCY LAURIE HOUSE PERCY LAURIE HOUSE UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Open Door Community Centre KEEVIL DRIVE | 997 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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 | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 329.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 329.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.