Upper Richmond Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW15 2SH 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 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 2TX, SW15 2TR, SW15 2DD, SW15 2TN, SW15 1RT, SW15 2TL, SW15 6BA, SW15 2DS, SW15 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW15 2SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 45% | 53.2% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 55% | 46.8% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 SW15 2SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.6% 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 | 65.1% | 69.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 31.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 19% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (95%) 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 | 66.9% | 64% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 31% | 7.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 3.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2SH this area, 4.4% 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 74.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.9% | 74.4% | -0.5% | 33.8% | 40.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 78.1% | 81.4% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 50.6% | 57.1% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 16.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 4.4% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 7.4% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 8.1% | 2.4% | -5.7% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.4% | 56.7% | 8.3% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 18.1% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 10.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 6% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Richmond Road was 585.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 583.5% higher than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Richmond Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 149 local areas in East Putney and the 22nd highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 262.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Salisbury Court, 178 Upper Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2025-11-25 | £483,614 |
| 172 Upper Richmond Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2024-02-08 | £2,341,351 |
| 192 Upper Richmond Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2023-03-20 | £2,539,054 |
| Flat 7 Salisbury Court, 178 Upper Richmond Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-12-01 | £369,023 |
| 166 Upper Richmond Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,049,999 | 2019-06-27 | £2,014,768 |
SW15 2SH 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 | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 3,118 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 | 3,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School 1 Clarendon Drive , SW15 1AW | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotham Primary School Charlwood Road , Putney SW15 1PN | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandlehow Primary School Brandlehow Road , Putney SW15 2ED | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Nursery and Primary School Felsham Road , Putney SW15 1BA | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 90 Oakhill Road , SW15 2QD | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,965 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 | 819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott School Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE School Bishops Avenue , Fulham SW6 6ED | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul II School Princes Way , SW19 6QE | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,965 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin School 4 Carlton Drive , Putney SW15 2BZ | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Putney High School GDST 35 Putney Hill , London SW15 6BH | - not rated | 502 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hurlingham Nursery and Pre Prep Old Methodist Hall , Gwendolen Avenue SW15 6EH | - not rated | 511 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurlingham School 122 Putney Bridge Road , SW15 2NQ | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allen House Independent School C/O St Christopher's Fellowship, 1 Putney High Street , SW15 1SZ | - not rated | 596 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homework Workspace Limited | 192 Upper Richmond Road, London | 37 yd | |
| Pata Negra | 141 Upper Richmond Road, London | 49 yd | |
| Gazette | 147 Upper Richmond Road, London | 63 yd | |
| Zip Babb Ltd | 167 Putney High Street, London | 72 yd | |
| Sendero Speciality Coffee | 161-163 Putney High Street, London | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fez Club | 200B Upper Richmond Road, London | 60 yd | |
| The Railway | 202 Upper Richmond Road, London | 124 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds Public House | 167 Upper Richmond Road, London | 142 yd | |
| Spotted Horse | 122 Putney High Street, London | 243 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | 138 Upper Richmond Road, London | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Two Coffee Putney | 167A Putney High Street, London | 79 yd | |
| What a Chicken | Unit 2, 5 Putney Hill | 100 yd | |
| Toroi Sushi | Unit 2, 5 Putney Hill | 100 yd | |
| Tash Grill | Former Parent 165, Upper Richmond Road | 132 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 142 Upper Richmond Road, London | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139-141 Putney High Street, London | 155 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Werter Road, London | 169 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Superstore, Putney Exchange | 364 yd | |
| Lidl | 60 Putney High Street, London | 469 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 73-75 Upper Richmond Road, London | 502 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Putney) UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Daley Fitness (Putney) PERCY LAURIE HOUSE PERCY LAURIE HOUSE UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Physical Culture Gymnasium ARCH 21-22 ARCH 21-22 WINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| The Token Yard Club (Paleo Gym) 56-58 56-58 PUTNEY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| South Thames College (Closed) Putney Hill | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club BALMUIR GARDENS | tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Wandsworth Park PUTNEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens | 1,030 yd | |
| Putney Leisure Centre PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE DRYBURGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,062 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 | 8.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| 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 | 91.3% |
| Median download speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.