Swaffield Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 3AE is located in the Wandle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swaffield Road, London, SW18 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 3AQ, SW18 3AP, SW18 3AU, SW18 3AF, SW18 2SB, SW18 2BH, SW18 3AG, SW18 2EZ, SW18 3BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 3AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 42.5% | 44.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 51% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (94.9%) 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 | 61.9% | 65.6% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 29.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 5.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 3AE this area, 7.9% 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 73%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.3% | 73% | 18.7% | 33.8% | 39.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.2% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 90.1% | 83.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 78.2% | 76.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 12.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 76.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.2% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swaffield Road was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the Wandle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Swaffield Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Wandle and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £851,500 | 2024-11-18 | £846,260 |
| 68 Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-10-06 | £722,861 |
| 62 Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2022-07-06 | £938,054 |
| 68 Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2020-11-27 | £598,707 |
| 63 Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-02-01 | £454,295 |
SW18 3AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3AE 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 | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,555 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 | 3,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 4,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaffield School St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2SA | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allfarthing Primary School St Ann's Crescent , Wandsworth SW18 2LR | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School 305 Garratt Lane , SW18 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London Wandsworth High Street , SW18 2PP | - not rated | 690 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 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,470 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth Preparatory School The Old Library , 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ | - not rated | 475 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chelsea Group of Children St Andrew's Church Hall , Waynflete Street SW18 3QG | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roche School 11 Frogmore , Wandsworth SW18 1HW | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battersea Rise Battersea Rise , SW11 1HS | - not rated | 1,291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Swaffield School School House, Swaffield Road | 51 yd | |
| Bakes by Bloom | 68A Aslett Street, London | 112 yd | |
| Lady Buddha | Ground Floor, 207 Garratt Lane | 293 yd | |
| Firezza | 205 Garratt Lane, London | 295 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 219 Garratt Lane, London | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Sergeant | 104 Garratt Lane, London | 402 yd | |
| Grosvenor Arms | 204 Garratt Lane, London | 457 yd | |
| The Tir Na Nog | Public House, 107 Garratt Lane | 489 yd | |
| The Garratt Tavern | 89 Garratt Lane, London | 519 yd | |
| Wandsworth Constitutional Club | 6 St Anns Crescent, London | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Former Parent 211, Garratt Lane | 291 yd | |
| Peking Garden (Restaurant And Premises) | 162 Garratt Lane, London | 340 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 174 Garratt Lane, London | 359 yd | |
| Bubbleology | Unit 19, 29 Lydden Road | 578 yd | |
| K - Food Star | Kitchen 21, 29 Lydden Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food | 130-138 Garratt Lane, London | 332 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 192-194 Garratt Lane, London | 389 yd | |
| Getir UK Ltd | 27 Lydden Road, London | 636 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 674 yd | |
| Waitrose | 66 - 67, Southside Shopping Centre | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Recreation Centre 118-120 118-120 GARRATT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Hmp Wandsworth Heathfield Road | artificial grass pitch | 609 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 2) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Magdalen Park MAGDALEN ROAD | tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| King Georges Park Tennis Courts KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK BUCKHOLD ROAD | tennis courts | 765 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 3) KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK NEVILLE GILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus) WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | 787 yd | |
| The Gym (Wandsworth) GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 1) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 833 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.