John Archer Way is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 2TQ is located in the Wandsworth Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Archer Way, London, SW18 2TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 2TR, SW18 2TF, SW18 2TG, SW18 2TS, SW18 3SX, SW18 3SA, SW18 2TH, SW18 3SD, SW18 2TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW18 2TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 2TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 45.9% | 49.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 43% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 72.3% | 67.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 18.7% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 27.4% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2TQ this area, 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 76.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 11.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 80.5% | 76.2% | -4.3% | 33.8% | 42.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.9% | 85.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 78% | 67.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 14.3% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 68.1% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 14.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2.6% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 5.9% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Archer Way was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Archer Way has the 29th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Lavender and the 310th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 John Archer Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-07 | £449,057 |
| 11 John Archer Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-05-26 | £475,010 |
| 17 John Archer Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-12-09 | £453,333 |
| 19 John Archer Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-07-08 | £522,611 |
| 21 John Archer Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-05 | £330,556 |
SW18 2TQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2TQ 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 | 147 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,005 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 | 2,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allfarthing Primary School St Ann's Crescent , Wandsworth SW18 2LR | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaffield School St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2SA | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ARK John Archer Primary Academy Plough Road , Battersea SW11 2AA | 2out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's CofE Primary School Alma Road , East Hill SW18 1AE | 3out of 4 | 903 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 | 905 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,646 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Rise Battersea Rise , SW11 1HS | - not rated | 361 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School The Old Library , 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 106 Northcote Road , Battersea SW11 6QW | - not rated | 865 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Gothique | Unit S14 Le Gothique, Royal Victoria Patriotic Building | 138 yd | |
| Toast Rack | 314 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 535 yd | |
| Wandsworth Visitors Centre (Visitors | Wandsworth Prison Visitor Centre, 17 Heathfield Road | 580 yd | |
| Harding House Achieve Together | Harding House, 70 North Side Wandsworth Common | 648 yd | |
| Pizza Brixton | 195 St Johns Hill, London | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Arms Public House | 345 Trinity Road, Wandsworth | 520 yd | |
| The Roundhouse Public House | 2 North Side Wandsworth Common, London | 581 yd | |
| Beehive PH | 197 St Johns Hill, London | 703 yd | |
| Churchill's | Churchills Public House, 151 St Johns Hill | 721 yd | |
| The Phoenix Members Bar | 36 Groom Crescent, London | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Earth | 116 St Johns Hill, London | 763 yd | |
| Seafare Fish Bar (Shop And Premises) | Ground Floor, 89 Northcote Road | 853 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 76 St Johns Hill, London | 897 yd | |
| Aux Merveilleux de Fred | 55 Northcote Road, London | 911 yd | |
| Fresh Charcoal Grill | 83 Battersea Rise, London | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 705 yd | |
| Co-op | 15-17 Northcote Road, London | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emanuel School BATTERSEA RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 325 yd |
| Wandsworth Common DORLCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Hmp Wandsworth Heathfield Road | artificial grass pitch | 543 yd |
| Bolingbroke Academy WAKEHURST ROAD | 578 yd | |
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 777 yd | |
| Magdalen Park MAGDALEN ROAD | tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.