Priory Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW15 5RU 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 Priory Lane, London, SW15 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 5RW, SW15 5RL, SW15 5LL, SW15 5LG, SW15 5LW, SW15 5LN, SW15 5JZ, SW15 5RR, SW15 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW15 5RU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 57.6% | 48.8% | -8.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 42.4% | 51.2% | 8.8% | 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 5RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.4% 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 | 69.2% | 67.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 29.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.2% | 20.6% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 48.7% | 47.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11.6% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5RU this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 8.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.9% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 41.2% | 37.1% | -4.1% | 16.9% | 20.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 30.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.8% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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 | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 10.3% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 71.7% | 61.6% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 68.6% | 58.9% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 8.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 59% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 21.1% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 9.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Lane was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Roehampton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Priory Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Roehampton and the 315th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 16 Priory Court Priory Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-10-23 | £297,200 |
| Flat 13 Priory Court Priory Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-10-13 | £431,420 |
| Flat 2 Priory Court Priory Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £72,319,936 | 2022-12-09 | £66,908,240 |
| Flat 13 Priory Court Priory Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-26 | £357,128 |
| Flat 20 Priory Court Priory Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2014-10-23 | £435,556 |
SW15 5RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW15 5RU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 144 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 107 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Other | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Primary School Cross Street , Barnes SW13 0QQ | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton Roehampton Lane , Roehampton SW15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Worple Street , SW14 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alton School Danebury Avenue , Roehampton SW15 4PD | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Park Academy Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 2out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Academy Kingwood Road , Fulham Palace Road SW6 6SN | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 51 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lodge School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 84 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock School Priory Lane , SW15 5RT | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton University Roehampton Lane , SW15 5PJ | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | The Roehampton Priory Hospital, Priory Lane | 53 yd | |
| Lennox Community Club Room | 42 Ludovick Walk, London | 282 yd | |
| Peruaji | 172 Dowdeswell Close, London | 283 yd | |
| Cafe Loris | 159 White Hart Lane, Barnes | 500 yd | |
| LTA Operation Ltd | National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brown Dog | 28 Cross Street, Barnes | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batter Fry | 209 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 896 yd | |
| Basilico | 178 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 994 yd | |
| Barriga Grill House | 365 Upper Richmond Road, London | 1,012 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 188A Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 9-11 White Hart Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paddock School PRIORY LANE | 191 yd | |
| National Tennis Centre NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Rosslyn Park Rugby Club PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Roehampton Club ROEHAMPTON LANE | golf, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Bank Of England Sports Centre Bank Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 457 yd |
| East Sheen Primary School UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch | 485 yd |
| Barnes Common West VINE ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre PARK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Palewell Common PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COTTAGE PALEWELL COMMON DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Roehampton University NEW COURT NEW COURT ROEHAMPTON LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 945 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.