Old York Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 1TF is located in the Wandsworth Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old York Road, London, SW18 1TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 1LD, SW18 1BY, SW18 1LA, SW18 1AQ, SW18 1BT, SW18 1SS, SW18 1AJ, SW18 1AH, SW18 1TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW18 1TF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 44.4% | 48.6% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 55.6% | 51.4% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 SW18 1TF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 47% | 49.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 40.6% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (91.9%) 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% | 65.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 26.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1TF this area, 6.4% 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 72.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.3% | 72.9% | -3.4% | 33.8% | 39.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 89.9% | 87% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 79.2% | 75.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 75.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 13.3% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 3.4% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old York Road was 148.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old York Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the 185th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 Old York Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2023-07-21 | £1,191,229 |
| 509A Old York Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-08-27 | £648,091 |
| 501A Old York Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-12-20 | £536,475 |
| 513 Old York Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2018-10-08 | £22,014 |
| 517 Old York Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-10-28 | £198,127 |
SW18 1TF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
SW18 1TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 163 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Real estate activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Faith's CofE Primary School Alma Road , East Hill SW18 1AE | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School 208 St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2RU | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London Wandsworth High Street , SW18 2PP | - not rated | 576 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 90 Oakhill Road , SW15 2QD | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School 5 Merton Road , SW18 5ST | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,652 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Fulham Hugon Road , SW6 3ES | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School The Old Library , 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 1,108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Town | 513 Old York Road, London | 14 yd | |
| Coolersomm Ltd | 342 Old York Road, London | 49 yd | |
| Frenchie Wandsworth Ltd | 354 Old York Road, London | 84 yd | |
| Zia Lucia | 356 Old York Road, London | 90 yd | |
| Lockdown Bakers Ltd | Unit 6, Ferrier Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma Tavern | The Alma, 499 Old York Road | 41 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 1 Ballantine Street, London | 120 yd | |
| The East Hill | 21 Alma Road, London | 269 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 41 Jews Row | 379 yd | |
| Brewers Inn | 147 East Hill, London | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango Empanadas (Ground Floor and B | Ground Floor, 503 Old York Road | 18 yd | |
| Diana Fish Bar (Diana Fish Bar) | Ground Floor, 88 Wandsworth High Street | 607 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 90 Wandsworth High Street, London | 610 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 125 Wandsworth High Street, London | 666 yd | |
| New Phoenix | 244 York Road, London | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 111-113 Wandsworth High Street, London | 645 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 782 yd | |
| Co-Operative | Unit 2, The Cubitt | 808 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 823 yd | |
| Waitrose | 66 - 67, Southside Shopping Centre | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Wandsworth Smugglers Way) SMUGGLERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 296 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Wandsworth) Wandsworth High Street | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus) WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | 541 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth Southside) SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 684 yd |
| The Gym (Wandsworth) GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| The Fort Gym THE PIPER BUILDING THE PIPER BUILDING PETERBOROUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Battersea Sports Centre HOPE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 897 yd | |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| King Georges Park Tennis Courts KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK BUCKHOLD ROAD | tennis courts | 974 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 | 40.9% |
| 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 | 202.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.