The Swan Centre is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW17 0AR is located in the Wandsworth Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Swan Centre, London, SW17 0AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 0NL, SW17 0BA, SW17 0LE, SW17 0JH, SW17 0LD, SW17 0LF, SW17 0LB, SW17 0AY, SW17 0NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 0AR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% 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 | 55.4% | 58.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 44.6% | 41.9% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
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 SW17 0AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 63.8% | 58% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 25.1% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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% | 46.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 17.1% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 19.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 7.2% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 38.2% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.9% 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 | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 47.6% | 41.9% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -39.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 63.2% | 51.5% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 16.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 10.4% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 60.6% | 51.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 30.4% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 3.8% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 7.3% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 28.1% | 6.5% | 21.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Swan Centre was 122.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Tooting Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Swan Centre has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Tooting Broadway and the 244th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Swan Centre, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-04-26 | £478,056 |
| 5 The Swan Centre, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-05-24 | £360,947 |
| 26 The Swan Centre, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-08-13 | £139,482 |
| 1 The Swan Centre, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-10-31 | £182,635 |
| 32 - 34 The Swan Centre, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-06-29 | £292,404 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW17 0AR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,882 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 | 5,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 5,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit Smallwood Road , Tooting SW17 0TW | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Park Primary School Havana Road , SW19 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsfield Infant School Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ | - not rated | 973 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsfield Primary School Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 1,129 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 | 1,703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 842 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southfields Community College 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headstart Montessori School St Mary's Church Hall, 46 Wimbledon Road , SW17 0UQ | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadway School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | - not rated | 543 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Hall School St Andrew's Church Hall , Waynflete Street SW18 3QG | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| REEF London Ltd/Wendy's | 30 The Swan Centre, Rosemary Road | 35 yd | |
| Eat Local SW17 | 1 The Swan Centre, Rosemary Road | 38 yd | |
| Vadim Matus | Unit 17, Falcon Court | 171 yd | |
| Figli Del Vesuvio | 656-658 Garratt Lane, London | 232 yd | |
| Hindu Society | 662-664 Garratt Lane, London | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Pin | 10 Summerstown, London | 185 yd | |
| The Leather Bottle | 538 Garratt Lane, London | 405 yd | |
| The Woodman Hotel | 222 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park | 580 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 561 Garratt Lane, London | 862 yd | |
| Country House | 4 Groton Road, London | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Kitchen | 660 Garratt Lane, London | 232 yd | |
| Mexican Fresh/Dragon Wok | Unit 23, 55-59 Weir Road | 350 yd | |
| Kenitos Piri Piri | 11 Wimbledon Road, London | 509 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 617 Garratt Lane, London | 616 yd | |
| China Palace London | 466 Garratt Lane, London | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F | 9 Summerstown, London | 238 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Plough Lane Retail Park | 565 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Georges Grove, London | 754 yd | |
| Co-op | 298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 835 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 400 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garratt Park MASKELL ROAD | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Christophers Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) Plough Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 415 yd |
| Garratt Park School WALDRON ROAD | 462 yd | |
| Aboyne Community Clubroom ABOYNE COMMUNITY CENTRE CLUBROOM ABOYNE COMMUNITY CENTRE CLUBROOM DEESIDE ROAD | 575 yd | |
| Bounce Gym WOODMAN WORKS WOODMAN WORKS DURNSFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Garratt Green ABOYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Burntwood School BURNTWOOD LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Battersea Ironsides Sports Club BURNTWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.