Whitnell Way is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW15 6BZ 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 Whitnell Way, London, SW15 6BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 6DA, SW15 6BT, SW15 6DT, SW15 6BU, SW15 6DB, SW15 6BY, SW15 6DD, SW15 6DE, SW15 6BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW15 6BZ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 57.5% | 57.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 42.5% | 42.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 6BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 54.9% | 57.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 30% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 53.2% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 29.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 19.8% | 14.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 7.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 19.9% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 40.4% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 11% | 1.8% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 9% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 72.6% | 58.5% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 61.8% | 51% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 16.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 11.7% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 5.9% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 11.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 51.4% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 31.9% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 3.3% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 4.4% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 28.5% | 6.5% | 22.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.9% | 6.0% | 9.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitnell Way was 88.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitnell Way has the 61st highest crime rate of 149 local areas in East Putney and the 357th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Mildmay House Whitnell Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-05-03 | £283,084 |
| Flat 25 Mildmay House Whitnell Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-03-26 | £368,952 |
| Flat 8 Mildmay House Whitnell Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-11-23 | £220,862 |
| Flat 23 Mildmay House Whitnell Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-06-20 | £376,093 |
| Flat 28 Mildmay House Whitnell Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-06-13 | £303,490 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Other | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 3,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 4,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granard Primary School Cortis Road , SW15 6XA | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granard Infant School Cortis Road , SW15 6XA | - not rated | 727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School 1 Clarendon Drive , SW15 1AW | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotham Primary School Charlwood Road , Putney SW15 1PN | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Ross Primary School 145 Beaumont Road , SW19 6RY | 4out of 4 | 1,068 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 | 3,692 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 | 311 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul II School Princes Way , SW19 6QE | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , Wandsworth SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's, Wandsworth Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 5,448 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 | 2,278 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 4,183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putney High School GDST 35 Putney Hill , London SW15 6BH | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hurlingham Nursery and Pre Prep Old Methodist Hall , Gwendolen Avenue SW15 6EH | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin School 4 Carlton Drive , Putney SW15 2BZ | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartfield School St Margaret's Crescent , Putney SW15 6HL | - not rated | 623 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House School 75 Putney Hill , SW15 3NT | - not rated | 774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan | 203 Upper Richmond Road, London | 602 yd | |
| Tomoe | 292 Upper Richmond Road, London | 631 yd | |
| Hare & Tortoise Sushi and Noodle Bar | Hare And Tortoise, 296-298 Upper Richmond Road | 635 yd | |
| Cilantro | 244 Upper Richmond Road, London | 638 yd | |
| Holy Cow Restaurant | 240 Upper Richmond Road, London | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club | Balmuir Gardens, London | 600 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds Public House | 167 Upper Richmond Road, London | 667 yd | |
| The Arab Boy | 289 Upper Richmond Road, London | 697 yd | |
| The Railway | 202 Upper Richmond Road, London | 705 yd | |
| Fez Club | 200B Upper Richmond Road, London | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 343 Tildesley Road, London | 481 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Basement And Ground Floors, 286 Upper Richmond Road | 625 yd | |
| What a Chicken | Unit 2, 5 Putney Hill | 666 yd | |
| Toroi Sushi | Unit 2, 5 Putney Hill | 666 yd | |
| Tash Grill | Former Parent 165, Upper Richmond Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139-141 Putney High Street, London | 832 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Werter Road, London | 888 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Superstore, Putney Exchange | 964 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 408 Upper Richmond Road, London | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens | 313 yd | |
| South Thames College (Closed) Putney Hill | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Daley Fitness (Putney) PERCY LAURIE HOUSE PERCY LAURIE HOUSE UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club BALMUIR GARDENS | tennis courts | 582 yd |
| Paddock Primary School ST. MARGARETS CRESCENT | 744 yd | |
| Prospect House School PUTNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch | 779 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Putney) UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Putney Leisure Centre PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE DRYBURGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Roehampton Cricket Club ROEHAMPTON CRICKET CLUB ROEHAMPTON CRICKET CLUB TELEGRAPH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Greenmead Primary School BEAUMONT ROAD | 1,068 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 | 176.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.