Howards Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW15 6NY 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 6NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW15 6NJ, SW15 6LW, SW15 6LP, SW15 6NQ, SW15 6NN, SW15 6NH, SW15 6NL, SW15 6LN, SW15 6FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW15 6NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48% | 48.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW15 6NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 41.8% | 43.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 43.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) 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 | 64.6% | 68.6% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 20.2% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 22.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -11.0% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 6NY this area, 2.5% 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 76.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.9% | 76.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 43.1% |
| Other | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 87.4% | 89.9% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 76% | 77.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 77.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14.2% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 1.8% | -10.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howards Lane was 93.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.9% higher than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Howards Lane has the 54th highest crime rate of 152 local areas in East Putney and the 330th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 245.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2020-10-16 | £1,595,062 |
| 49 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,630,000 | 2018-02-28 | £1,868,026 |
| 57 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,630,000 | 2017-07-26 | £1,802,740 |
| 69 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,640,000 | 2016-12-15 | £1,759,867 |
| 65 Howards Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2015-07-15 | £1,836,413 |
SW15 6NY 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,888 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 | 4,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 4,654 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 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School, Putney Putney Common , Putney SW15 1HL | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hotham Primary School Charlwood Road , Putney SW15 1PN | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granard Primary School Cortis Road , SW15 6XA | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Felsham Road , Putney SW15 1BA | 4out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Academy Kingwood Road , Fulham Palace Road SW6 6SN | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Park Academy Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 2,380 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 | 3,477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,836 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 | 362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Putney High School 35 Putney Hill , London SW15 6BH | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Merlin School 4 Carlton Drive , Putney SW15 2BZ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House School 75 Putney Hill , SW15 3NT | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton University Roehampton Lane , SW15 5PJ | - not rated | 1,473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tried and True | 279 Upper Richmond Road, London | 210 yd | |
| La Casa Mia Italian Restaurant | 277 Upper Richmond Road, London | 212 yd | |
| Sweet Tooth Cafe | 275 Upper Richmond Road, London | 213 yd | |
| Lila Thai Restaurant | 320 Upper Richmond Road, London | 445 yd | |
| Hare & Tortoise Sushi and Noodle Bar | Hare And Tortoise, 296-298 Upper Richmond Road | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club | Balmuir Gardens, London | 188 yd | |
| The Arab Boy | 289 Upper Richmond Road, London | 203 yd | |
| The Fox And Hounds Public House | 167 Upper Richmond Road, London | 747 yd | |
| The Railway | 202 Upper Richmond Road, London | 772 yd | |
| The Jolly Gardeners | Jolly Gardener, 61-63 Lacy Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | Basement And Ground Floors, 286 Upper Richmond Road | 511 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 343 Tildesley Road, London | 754 yd | |
| Tash Grill | Former Parent 165, Upper Richmond Road | 756 yd | |
| What a Chicken | Unit 2, 5 Putney Hill | 802 yd | |
| Toroi Sushi | Unit 2, 5 Putney Hill | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 408 Upper Richmond Road, London | 539 yd | |
| Tesco | 139-141 Putney High Street, London | 855 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Superstore, Putney Exchange | 868 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2-6 Werter Road, London | 917 yd | |
| Lidl | 60 Putney High Street, London | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Putney Lawn Tennis Club BALMUIR GARDENS | tennis courts | 196 yd |
| Putney Leisure Centre PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE PUTNEY LEISURE CENTRE DRYBURGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| Daley Fitness (Putney) PERCY LAURIE HOUSE PERCY LAURIE HOUSE UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Paddock Primary School ST. MARGARETS CRESCENT | 527 yd | |
| South Thames College (Closed) Putney Hill | health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens | 791 yd | |
| The Token Yard Club (Paleo Gym) 56-58 56-58 PUTNEY HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Putney Cricket Club PUTNEY CRICKET CLUB CLUBHOUSE PUTNEY CRICKET CLUB CLUBHOUSE LOWER RICHMOND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Putney) UPPER RICHMOND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 148.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.