Vanderbilt Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 3BQ 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 Vanderbilt Road, London, SW18 3BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 3BG, SW18 3BN, SW18 4DY, SW18 3EA, SW18 3DZ, SW18 3BL, SW18 3BE, SW18 3BW, SW18 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW18 3BQ 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 | 52.5% | 49.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.5% | 3.0% | 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 3BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 50.9% | 56.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 36.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 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 (93.8%) 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 | 67.3% | 66.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 18.2% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 27.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 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 3BQ this area, 5.1% 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 72.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 63% | 72.3% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 38.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 86.5% | 86.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 68.6% | 73.9% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 13.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 4.3% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 74.2% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 14.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 4.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vanderbilt Road was 113.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% higher than the Wandle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Vanderbilt Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Wandle and the 255th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Vanderbilt Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,315,000 | 2025-04-17 | £1,315,000 |
| 66A Vanderbilt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2025-03-21 | £451,052 |
| 66B Vanderbilt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £616,000 | 2025-03-14 | £614,709 |
| Ground Floor Flat 26 Vanderbilt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-01-22 | £642,721 |
| 12A Vanderbilt Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £597,000 | 2023-06-12 | £591,409 |
SW18 3BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 177 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,671 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 | 3,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,630 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 | 151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrix Potter Primary School Magdalen Road , Earlsfield SW18 3ER | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsfield Primary School Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaffield School St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2SA | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riversdale Primary School 302a Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JP | 3out of 4 | 720 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 | 576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,749 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chelsea Group of Children St Andrew's Church Hall , Waynflete Street SW18 3QG | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School The Old Library , 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Community Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribe Time | 357 Garratt Lane, London | 87 yd | |
| Best Cafe | 367 Garratt Lane, London | 90 yd | |
| Home Community Cafe C.I.C | 329 Garratt Lane, London | 136 yd | |
| LDN Pizza co | 313 Garratt Lane, London | 171 yd | |
| Flip Out Wandsworth | Flip Out Leisure Centre, Bendon Valley | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Arms | 204 Garratt Lane, London | 249 yd | |
| The Wandle of Earlsfield | The Wandle, 332 Garratt Lane | 348 yd | |
| Country House | 4 Groton Road, London | 434 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 561 Garratt Lane, London | 608 yd | |
| The Old Sergeant | 104 Garratt Lane, London | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Star Thai | 318 Garratt Lane, London | 268 yd | |
| Bubbleology | Unit 19, 29 Lydden Road | 290 yd | |
| K - Food Star | Kitchen 21, 29 Lydden Road | 294 yd | |
| Pirates Kitchen | Kitchen 31, 29 Lydden Road | 363 yd | |
| Foodstars | 29 Lydden Road, London | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Ltd | 27 Lydden Road, London | 342 yd | |
| Tesco | 495-497 Garratt Lane, London | 350 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 192-194 Garratt Lane, London | 355 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | 282 Magdalen Road, London | 421 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food | 130-138 Garratt Lane, London | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Park (Site 1) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 2) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy Sports Field ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND OPENVIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Aspire Centre (Southfields Academy) MERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Magdalen Park MAGDALEN ROAD | tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Wandle Recreation Centre 118-120 118-120 GARRATT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| The Spencer Club FIELDVIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Hmp Wandsworth Heathfield Road | artificial grass pitch | 958 yd |
| Battersea Ironsides Sports Club BURNTWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.