Howards Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW15 6NX 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 Howards Lane, London, SW15 6NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 6LL, SW15 6NQ, SW15 6LN, SW15 6LJ, SW15 6NG, SW15 6NE, SW15 6FF, SW15 6NF, SW15 6LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW15 6NX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.8% | 49.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 24.1% | 25.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 64.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 67.7% | 72.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 24.5% |
| Good health | 23.5% | 21.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -11.9% |
| Fair health | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -8.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around SW15 6NX this area, 2.3% 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 74.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.1% | 74.3% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 40.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 93.3% | 90.2% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 76.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 1.8% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howards Lane was 23.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Howards Lane has the 18th lowest crime rate of 152 local areas in East Putney and the 89th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2024-03-01 | £2,730,516 |
| 5 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,495,000 | 2020-04-03 | £1,588,944 |
| 23 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,760,000 | 2019-08-16 | £1,984,552 |
| 41 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,685,000 | 2019-06-14 | £1,953,883 |
| 35 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2014-10-31 | £2,253,809 |
SW15 6NX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SW15 6NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 4,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,833 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 | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotham Primary School Charlwood Road , Putney SW15 1PN | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Felsham Road , Putney SW15 1BA | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School, Putney Putney Common , Putney SW15 1HL | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granard Primary School Cortis Road , SW15 6XA | 3out of 4 | 791 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 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Academy Kingwood Road , Fulham Palace Road SW6 6SN | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons School for Girls 11 Woodborough Road , London SW15 6PY | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Putney High School 35 Putney Hill , London SW15 6BH | - not rated | 877 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Merlin School 4 Carlton Drive , Putney SW15 2BZ | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House School 75 Putney Hill , SW15 3NT | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurlingham School 122 Putney Bridge Road , SW15 2NQ | - not rated | 1,351 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Tooth Cafe | 275 Upper Richmond Road, London | 210 yd | |
| La Casa Mia Italian Restaurant | 277 Upper Richmond Road, London | 213 yd | |
| Tried and True | 279 Upper Richmond Road, London | 216 yd | |
| Lila Thai Restaurant | 320 Upper Richmond Road, London | 288 yd | |
| Hare & Tortoise Sushi and Noodle Bar | Hare And Tortoise, 296-298 Upper Richmond Road | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club | Balmuir Gardens, London | 123 yd | |
| The Arab Boy | 289 Upper Richmond Road, London | 231 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds Public House | 167 Upper Richmond Road, London | 566 yd | |
| The Railway | 202 Upper Richmond Road, London | 591 yd | |
| Fez Club | 200B Upper Richmond Road, London | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | Basement And Ground Floors, 286 Upper Richmond Road | 337 yd | |
| Tash Grill | Former Parent 165, Upper Richmond Road | 575 yd | |
| What a Chicken | Unit 2, 5 Putney Hill | 622 yd | |
| Toroi Sushi | Unit 2, 5 Putney Hill | 622 yd | |
| Triple Two Coffee Putney | 167A Putney High Street, London | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 139-141 Putney High Street, London | 677 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 408 Upper Richmond Road, London | 692 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Superstore, Putney Exchange | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Werter Road, London | 739 yd | |
| Lidl | 60 Putney High Street, London | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club BALMUIR GARDENS | tennis courts | 105 yd |
| Daley Fitness (Putney) PERCY LAURIE HOUSE PERCY LAURIE HOUSE UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 287 yd |
| Putney Leisure Centre PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE DRYBURGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 446 yd |
| South Thames College (Closed) Putney Hill | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Paddock Primary School ST. MARGARETS CRESCENT | 688 yd | |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens | 770 yd | |
| The Token Yard Club (Paleo Gym) 56-58 56-58 PUTNEY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Putney) UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 851 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.