Prospect Cottages is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 1NW is located in the Thamesfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Putney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prospect Cottages, London, SW18 1NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 1NJ, SW18 1PE, SW15 2QN, SW18 1PT, SW18 1GG, SW15 2QW, SW18 1NL, SW18 1NP, SW18 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 1NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.6% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52% | 48.4% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 SW18 1NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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 | 68% | 65.8% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 23.7% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.4%) 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 | 65.2% | 61.2% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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.
In the area around SW18 1NW this area, 5.4% 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 77.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.2% | 77.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 43.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 81.7% | 76.1% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 64.5% | 60.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 14.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 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 | 60.9% | 61.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 17.6% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 1.6% | -12.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 4.9% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Cottages was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prospect Cottages has the 45th lowest crime rate of 152 local areas in East Putney and the 219th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Prospect Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,087,800 | 2023-06-20 | £1,101,440 |
| 13 Prospect Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2021-05-20 | £946,977 |
| 14 Prospect Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,055,000 | 2017-12-01 | £1,165,673 |
| 14 Prospect Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £562,000 | 2009-10-05 | £1,076,241 |
| 13 Prospect Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2008-05-20 | £1,029,677 |
SW18 1NW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 90 Oakhill Road , SW15 2QD | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandlehow Primary School Brandlehow Road , Putney SW15 2ED | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School 5 Merton Road , SW18 5ST | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London Wandsworth High Street , SW18 2PP | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School 208 St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2RU | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,950 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 | 3,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roche School 11 Frogmore , Wandsworth SW18 1HW | - not rated | 354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurlingham School 122 Putney Bridge Road , SW15 2NQ | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Fulham Hugon Road , SW6 3ES | - not rated | 951 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin School 4 Carlton Drive , Putney SW15 2BZ | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putney High School 35 Putney Hill , London SW15 6BH | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putt in the Park | Putt In The Park, Wandsworth Park | 205 yd | |
| Palm Riverside | Prospect Quay, 94 Point Pleasant | 248 yd | |
| Scent of the East | 123 Putney Bridge Road, London | 413 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited | Mayfair Motor Solutions, 55 Armoury Way | 416 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 110 Wandsworth High Street, London | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Adelaide | 35 Putney Bridge Road, London | 80 yd | |
| The Cats Back | Public House, The Cats Back, 86-88 Point Pleasant | 158 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | 64 Putney Bridge Road, London | 185 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar | 3B.01 11 Barley Walk, 3B.02 9 Barley Walk, 3B.03 8 Barley Walk | 548 yd | |
| The Hurlingham Club | Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiaro Limited | 32 Osiers Road, London | 132 yd | |
| Pomodoretto | Shop Ground Floor, 130 Wandsworth High Street | 432 yd | |
| Hungry House/ Kings Kebab and Grill | 122 Wandsworth High Street, London | 437 yd | |
| Berlin Doner Kebab | 118 Wandsworth High Street, London | 439 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 11 West Hill, London | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 111-113 Wandsworth High Street, London | 565 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 74 Upper Richmond Road, London | 744 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 73-75 Upper Richmond Road, London | 808 yd | |
| Waitrose | 66 - 67, Southside Shopping Centre | 850 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth Park PUTNEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth Southside) SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Wandsworth) Wandsworth High Street | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Hurlingham Club RANELAGH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Virgin Active (Wandsworth Smugglers Way) SMUGGLERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Broomhouse Lane | squash courts, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| The Fort Gym THE PIPER BUILDING THE PIPER BUILDING PETERBOROUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Physical Culture Gymnasium ARCH 21-22 ARCH 21-22 WINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| The Gym (Wandsworth) GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 837 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.