Swaby Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 3PH is located in the Wandsworth Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tooting. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swaby Road, London, SW18 3PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 3PW, SW18 3QY, SW18 3PQ, SW18 3QX, SW18 3PG, SW17 0AL, SW18 3QU, SW18 3QT, SW18 3PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 3PH 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 | 55.4% | 51.4% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.6% | 4.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.9% | 41.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 44.2% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 52.4% | 61.3% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 25.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 7.7% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 16% | -12.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 3.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 54.3% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.7% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 12.9% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 71.1% | 69.3% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 71.6% | 74.9% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 74.8% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 18.3% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 0.7% | -17.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swaby Road was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% higher than the Wandle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swaby Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Wandle and the 381st lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Swaby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,185,000 | 2022-11-18 | £1,096,719 |
| 109 Swaby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-03-16 | £984,756 |
| 125 Swaby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £876,000 | 2020-12-11 | £898,248 |
| 93 Swaby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2020-03-20 | £810,988 |
| 81 Swaby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2019-09-13 | £959,406 |
SW18 3PH 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,198 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 | 4,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsfield Primary School Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrix Potter Primary School Magdalen Road , Earlsfield SW18 3ER | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Park Primary School Havana Road , SW19 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School 305 Garratt Lane , SW18 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit Smallwood Road , Tooting SW17 0TW | 2out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,550 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 213 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Community Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service Springfield University Hosp , 61 Glenburnie Road SW17 7DJ | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxie | 585 Garratt Lane, London | 382 yd | |
| The Open Page | 573 Garratt Lane, London | 393 yd | |
| The Eclectic Collection London Ltd | 575 Garratt Lane, London | 393 yd | |
| Maki & Co | 567 Garratt Lane, London | 414 yd | |
| Le Pernella | 470-472 Garratt Lane, London | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila Mockingbird | 561 Garratt Lane, London | 421 yd | |
| The Leather Bottle | 538 Garratt Lane, London | 509 yd | |
| Country House | 4 Groton Road, London | 658 yd | |
| The Wandle of Earlsfield | The Wandle, 332 Garratt Lane | 730 yd | |
| The Corner Pin | 10 Summerstown, London | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 617 Garratt Lane, London | 384 yd | |
| China Palace London | 466 Garratt Lane, London | 412 yd | |
| Sea Horse Fish Bar | 446 Garratt Lane, London | 414 yd | |
| Marmaris Piri Piri | 418 Garratt Lane, London | 429 yd | |
| Marina Fish Restaurant | 406 Garratt Lane, London | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 St Georges Grove, London | 379 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | 282 Magdalen Road, London | 554 yd | |
| Tesco | 495-497 Garratt Lane, London | 670 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F | 9 Summerstown, London | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Ironsides Sports Club BURNTWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Burntwood School BURNTWOOD LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 278 yd |
| Garratt Green ABOYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| The Spencer Club FIELDVIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 376 yd |
| Central London Golf Centre (Closed) BURNTWOOD LANE | golf | 415 yd |
| Garratt Park School WALDRON ROAD | 432 yd | |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy Sports Field ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND OPENVIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Aboyne Community Clubroom ABOYNE COMMUNITY CENTRE CLUBROOM ABOYNE COMMUNITY CENTRE CLUBROOM DEESIDE ROAD | 549 yd | |
| Garratt Park MASKELL ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Springfield Hospital (The Physical Therapies Department) SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL GLENBURNIE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 730 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.