North Side Wandsworth Common is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 2SR 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 North Side Wandsworth Common, London, SW18 2SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 2SS, SW18 2SW, SW18 2SP, SW11 1RH, SW18 2SU, SW18 2TB, SW11 1RQ, SW18 2HW, SW18 2SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 2SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 58.7% | 60.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 31.1% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 65.4% | 65.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 24.8% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 2SR this area, 6% 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 67.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 9.4% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 67.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 84.6% | 82.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 79.4% | 70.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| 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 | 76.1% | 70.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 16.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 2.4% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Side Wandsworth Common was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Side Wandsworth Common has the 11th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the 227th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Henry Harrison Court North Side Wandsworth Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-03-31 | £359,938 |
| Flat 5 Henry Harrison Court North Side Wandsworth Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2015-11-13 | £395,135 |
| Flat 5 Henry Harrison Court North Side Wandsworth Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2013-10-01 | £372,343 |
| Flat 5 Henry Harrison Court North Side Wandsworth Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2011-05-16 | £330,023 |
| Flat 7 Henry Harrison Court North Side Wandsworth Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2007-08-22 | £348,635 |
SW18 2SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 155 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Information and communication | 31 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 2,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy Plough Road , Battersea SW11 2AA | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary School Plough Terrace , Battersea SW11 2AA | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Tritton Primary School Wynter Street , York Road SW11 2TY | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Tritton Infant School Wynter Street , Battersea SW11 2TY | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Primary School Belleville Road , Battersea SW11 6PR | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | - not rated | 602 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Archer Boys' School Trinity Road , SW18 3SB | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurlingham and Chelsea Secondary School Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,527 yd | Community 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 | 1,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,498 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side , Wandsworth Common SW18 2SL | - not rated | 286 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emanuel School Battersea Rise , SW11 1HS | - not rated | 336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Christian School 12 Grant Road , SW11 2FR | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan & Angel Restaurant | 143 St Johns Hill, London | 193 yd | |
| Burger Nine Ltd | 143 St Johns Hill, London | 193 yd | |
| Curry Leaf | 135A St Johns Hill, London | 194 yd | |
| Birdhouse | Ground Floor, 123 St Johns Hill | 238 yd | |
| Kaosarn | 110 St Johns Hill, London | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundhouse Public House | 2 North Side Wandsworth Common, London | 61 yd | |
| Churchill's | Churchills Public House, 151 St Johns Hill | 226 yd | |
| Beehive PH | 197 St Johns Hill, London | 278 yd | |
| Hawkins Forge | 110 Battersea Rise, London | 493 yd | |
| Project Orange | 43 St Johns Hill, London | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Earth | 116 St Johns Hill, London | 246 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 76 St Johns Hill, London | 344 yd | |
| Jam 1 | 116 Plough Road, London | 467 yd | |
| Roosters Spot | 41 St Johns Hill, London | 586 yd | |
| Fresh Charcoal Grill | 83 Battersea Rise, London | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 221 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 664 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 45-49 St Johns Road, London | 693 yd | |
| Tesco | 29-33 Battersea Rise, London | 867 yd | |
| Co-Operative | Unit 2, The Cubitt | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 241 yd | |
| Emanuel School BATTERSEA RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 596 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham Junction Station) St. John's Hill | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Battersea Sports Centre HOPE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Wandsworth Common DORLCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Clapham) LAVENDER HILL | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Hmp Wandsworth Heathfield Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,088 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.