Swaffield Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 3AH 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 3AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 3TH, SW18 3BP, SW18 4DT, SW18 2BN, SW18 4DS, SW18 4DU, SW18 2BE, SW18 4DA, SW18 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 3AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 42.3% | 50.6% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 37.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 58.6% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 25% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 3AH this area, 9.8% 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 63.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 5.9% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.8% | 63.1% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 29.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.7% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% 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% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.7% | 7.2% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 67.2% | 75.3% | 8.1% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 71.9% | 73.7% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 4.9% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 7.6% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 73.9% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 0.7% | -19.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swaffield Road was 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Swaffield Road has the 58th highest crime rate of 152 local areas in East Putney and the 337th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 1 Earlsfield House Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-08-23 | £374,542 |
| 16 Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,235,000 | 2023-09-15 | £1,207,583 |
| Flat 19 Earlsfield House Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2023-08-08 | £341,641 |
| 10 Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2023-07-31 | £1,071,105 |
| 8 Swaffield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2023-05-24 | £1,530,000 |
SW18 3AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,753 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 | 3,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School 305 Garratt Lane , SW18 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaffield School St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2SA | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allfarthing Primary School St Ann's Crescent , Wandsworth SW18 2LR | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London Wandsworth High Street , SW18 2PP | - not rated | 763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riversdale Primary School 302a Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JP | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community 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 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,704 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,409 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 | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chelsea Group of Children St Andrew's Church Hall , Waynflete Street SW18 3QG | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roche School 11 Frogmore , Wandsworth SW18 1HW | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 1,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe | 219 Garratt Lane, London | 70 yd | |
| Lady Buddha | Ground Floor, 207 Garratt Lane | 96 yd | |
| New Morly | 164 Garratt Lane, London | 97 yd | |
| Firezza | 205 Garratt Lane, London | 104 yd | |
| Encanto Coffee House | 178 Garratt Lane, London | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Arms | 204 Garratt Lane, London | 254 yd | |
| The Old Sergeant | 104 Garratt Lane, London | 303 yd | |
| The Tir Na Nog | Public House, 107 Garratt Lane | 429 yd | |
| The Garratt Tavern | 89 Garratt Lane, London | 471 yd | |
| Wandsworth Constitutional Club | 6 St Anns Crescent, London | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Former Parent 211, Garratt Lane | 87 yd | |
| Peking Garden (Restaurant And Premises) | 162 Garratt Lane, London | 97 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 174 Garratt Lane, London | 117 yd | |
| Bubbleology | Unit 19, 29 Lydden Road | 354 yd | |
| K - Food Star | Kitchen 21, 29 Lydden Road | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food | 130-138 Garratt Lane, London | 131 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 192-194 Garratt Lane, London | 157 yd | |
| Getir UK Ltd | 27 Lydden Road, London | 404 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 648 yd | |
| Waitrose | 66 - 67, Southside Shopping Centre | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Recreation Centre 118-120 118-120 GARRATT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 2) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 1) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 3) KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK NEVILLE GILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| King Georges Park Tennis Courts KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK BUCKHOLD ROAD | tennis courts | 659 yd |
| The Gym (Wandsworth) GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus) WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | 827 yd | |
| Hmp Wandsworth Heathfield Road | artificial grass pitch | 835 yd |
| Magdalen Park MAGDALEN ROAD | tennis courts | 882 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 | 96.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.