Crestway is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW15 5BY is located in the West Putney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Putney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crestway, London, SW15 5BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 5BX, SW15 5AQ, SW15 5HT, SW15 5HY, SW15 5BZ, SW15 5BU, SW15 5AF, SW15 5BT, SW15 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW15 5BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 57.1% | 53.5% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 42.9% | 46.5% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 5BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 30% | 29.5% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 53% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 57.1% | 60.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 25.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 5BY this area, 9.3% 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 66.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 7.1% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.1% | 66.1% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 32.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 84% | 82.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 73.2% | 66.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 11.9% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 7.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 66.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 26.2% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 2.7% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crestway was 126.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% higher than the Roehampton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crestway has the 23rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Roehampton and the 237th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Crestway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2025-05-22 | £790,174 |
| 46 Crestway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-06-01 | £572,211 |
| 4 Crestway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2019-01-23 | £667,992 |
| 26 Crestway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2018-10-24 | £724,832 |
| 8 Crestway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2016-07-04 | £725,604 |
SW15 5BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granard Infant School Cortis Road , SW15 6XA | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Granard Primary School Cortis Road , SW15 6XA | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntingfield School Parkstead Road , SW15 5ER | - not rated | 370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton Roehampton Lane , Roehampton SW15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Church Forest Primary School 245 Roehampton Lane , Roehampton SW15 4AA | 3out of 4 | 863 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 | 3,899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott School Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | - not rated | 766 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul II School Princes Way , SW19 6QE | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,701 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 4,916 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartfield School St Margaret's Crescent , Putney SW15 6HL | - not rated | 377 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Putney Park School Woodborough Road , SW15 6PY | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons School 11 Woodborough Road , London SW15 6PY | - not rated | 748 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton University Roehampton Lane , SW15 5PJ | - not rated | 755 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurlingham Nursery and Pre Prep Old Methodist Hall , Gwendolen Avenue SW15 6EH | - not rated | 1,233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | Queen Marys Hospital, Roehampton Lane | 472 yd | |
| The Village Cafe | 17A Roehampton High Street, London | 728 yd | |
| Independent Education by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Falcons School for Girls, 11 | 742 yd | |
| Thomas Franks Ltd | Falcons School, 11 Woodborough Road | 742 yd | |
| Dong Phuong / Red Pepper Pizza | Ground Floor, 32 Roehampton High Street | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | The Angel Public House, 11 Roehampton High Street | 762 yd | |
| Kings Head Public House | 1 Roehampton High Street, London | 792 yd | |
| Roehampton Youth Club Supporters Association | Club First Floor Front, 36 Holybourne Avenue | 925 yd | |
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club | Balmuir Gardens, London | 1,068 yd | |
| The Arab Boy | 289 Upper Richmond Road, London | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 343 Tildesley Road, London | 457 yd | |
| Very Sushi | 38-40 Roehampton High Street, London | 750 yd | |
| Morley's | 24 Roehampton High Street, London | 778 yd | |
| Ginger And Garlic | 22 Roehampton High Street, London | 781 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken and Ribs | 215 Roehampton Lane, London | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 237-239 Roehampton Lane, London | 812 yd | |
| Co-operative | 39 Danebury Avenue, London | 924 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 408 Upper Richmond Road, London | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roehampton Playing Fields ROEHAMPTON PLAYING FIELD ROEHAMPTON PLAYING FIELD DOVER HOUSE ROAD | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Paddock Primary School ST. MARGARETS CRESCENT | 413 yd | |
| The Bader Gymnasium QUEEN MARYS HOSPITAL QUEEN MARYS HOSPITAL ROEHAMPTON LANE | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens | 767 yd | |
| Roehampton University NEW COURT NEW COURT ROEHAMPTON LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Roehampton Sport And Fitness Centre LAVERSTOKE GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club BALMUIR GARDENS | tennis courts | 1,071 yd |
| Alton Clubroom PETERSFIELD RISE | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.