Bessborough Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW15 4BL is located in the Roehampton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Putney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bessborough Road, London, SW15 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 4BN, SW15 4BJ, SW15 4BT, SW15 4LP, SW15 4BS, SW15 4BW, SW15 4BQ, SW15 4BP, SW15 4BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW15 4BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 54.2% | 53.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 4BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 50.8% | 45.6% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 38.7% | 9.2% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 1.6% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 39% | 51.1% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 34.6% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 16.9% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 11.1% | 5.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 41.6% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 18.2% | 4.1% | -14.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.6% 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 | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 75.5% | 51.6% | -23.9% | 81.4% | -29.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 52.6% | 52% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 26.9% | 18.9% | -8.0% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.7% | 52% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 24% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 10.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 7.4% | -8.4% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 6.3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bessborough Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Roehampton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% 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 3 Milland House Bessborough Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-05-25 | £323,181 |
| Flat 5 Milland House Bessborough Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £376,550 | 2016-04-14 | £366,165 |
| Flat 6 Milland House Bessborough Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-03-31 | £341,744 |
| Flat 8 Milland House Bessborough Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-03-24 | £341,744 |
| Flat 2 Milland House Bessborough Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2016-03-14 | £350,531 |
SW15 4BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 5,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathmere Primary School Alton Road , Roehampton SW15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton CofE Primary School 245 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4AA | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mosaic Jewish Primary School 170 Roehampton Lane , Roehampton SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alton School Danebury Avenue , Roehampton SW15 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granard Primary School Cortis Road , SW15 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Park Academy Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roehampton University Roehampton Lane , SW15 5PJ | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House School 75 Putney Hill , SW15 3NT | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit 78 Victoria Drive , Southfields SW19 6HR | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmead School 147 Beaumont Road , Southfields SW19 6RY | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | Heathmere Primary School, Alton Road | 219 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Roehampton Church Of England School, 245 Roehampton Lane | 570 yd | |
| Roehampton Base | 33-35 Danebury Avenue, London | 618 yd | |
| Subway | 47 Danebury Avenue, London | 641 yd | |
| Cafe Joy | 49 Danebury Avenue, London | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roehampton Youth Club Supporters Association | Club First Floor Front, 36 Holybourne Avenue | 576 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | 1 Roehampton High Street, London | 710 yd | |
| The Angel | The Angel Public House, 11 Roehampton High Street | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Roehampton | 47 Danebury Avenue, London | 641 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs | 215 Roehampton Lane, London | 658 yd | |
| The Right Plaice & Kebab Bar | 59 Danebury Avenue, London | 667 yd | |
| Ginger And Garlic | 22 Roehampton High Street, London | 686 yd | |
| Morley's | 24 Roehampton High Street, London | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 237-239 Roehampton Lane, London | 618 yd | |
| Co-operative | 39 Danebury Avenue, London | 627 yd | |
| Co-op Petrol Roehampton Vale | 29 Roehampton Vale, London | 663 yd | |
| Asda | 31 Roehampton Vale, London | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alton Clubroom PETERSFIELD RISE | 342 yd | |
| Richmond Park Golf Course NORSTEAD PLACE | golf | 423 yd |
| Roehampton University Playing Field WHITELANDS COLLEGE WHITELANDS COLLEGE HOLYBOURNE AVENUE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Roehampton Sport And Fitness Centre LAVERSTOKE GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Putney Vale Clubroom NEWLANDS HALL NEWLANDS HALL STROUD CRESCENT | 846 yd | |
| London Scottish Golf Club WINDMILL ROAD | golf | 1,025 yd |
| Focus Hall DARA FOCUS HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DARA FOCUS HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE MINSTEAD GARDENS | 1,077 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 310 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 262 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.