Garratt Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 4DA 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 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 4DT, SW18 4BF, SW18 4GH, SW18 4NR, SW18 4DU, SW18 4NP, SW18 4DS, SW18 3AH, SW18 3TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 4DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 59.4% | 61.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 26.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 44.8% | 55.1% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 16.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 8.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 55% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.3% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% 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 | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 65.5% | 54.3% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 66.2% | 58.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 16.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 58.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 19.7% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 7.8% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garratt Lane was 207.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.8% higher than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garratt Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 149 local areas in East Putney and the 124th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2022-06-10 | £1,105,628 |
| Ground Floor 164 Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,500 | 2019-07-19 | £2,416 |
| 170 Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2014-09-16 | £1,691,005 |
| 172A Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-07-29 | £356,308 |
| 164 Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2009-08-24 | £540,400 |
SW18 4DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,717 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 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,462 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 | - not rated | 244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swaffield School St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2SA | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allfarthing Primary School St Ann's Crescent , Wandsworth SW18 2LR | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Primary School 330 Garratt Lane , Earlsfield SW18 4EJ | - not rated | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riversdale Primary School 302a Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JP | 2out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Community College 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | - not rated | 724 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Archer Boys' School Trinity Road , SW18 3SB | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's, Wandsworth Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 4,718 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,409 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 4,017 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 | 749 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Michael Steiner School 5 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5ST | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Hall School St Andrew's Church Hall , Waynflete Street SW18 3QG | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roche School 11 Frogmore , Wandsworth SW18 1HW | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School and Nursery 256 Trinity Road , Wandsworth Common SW18 3RQ | - not rated | 1,395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Morly | 164 Garratt Lane, London | 6 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 219 Garratt Lane, London | 55 yd | |
| Encanto Coffee House | 178 Garratt Lane, London | 63 yd | |
| The Green Curry | 180 Garratt Lane, London | 69 yd | |
| Lady Buddha | Ground Floor, 207 Garratt Lane | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Arms | 204 Garratt Lane, London | 217 yd | |
| The Old Sergeant | 104 Garratt Lane, London | 295 yd | |
| The Tir Na Nog | Public House, 107 Garratt Lane | 426 yd | |
| The Garratt Tavern | 89 Garratt Lane, London | 469 yd | |
| Wandsworth Constitutional Club | 6 St Anns Crescent, London | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Garden (Restaurant And Premises) | 162 Garratt Lane, London | 12 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 174 Garratt Lane, London | 50 yd | |
| Best Kebab | Former Parent 211, Garratt Lane | 90 yd | |
| Bubbleology | Unit 19, 29 Lydden Road | 286 yd | |
| K - Food Star | Kitchen 21, 29 Lydden Road | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food | 130-138 Garratt Lane, London | 101 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 192-194 Garratt Lane, London | 105 yd | |
| Getir UK Ltd | 27 Lydden Road, London | 326 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 646 yd | |
| Zapp | Unit 6, 271 Merton Road | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Park (Site 2) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Wandle Recreation Centre 118-120 118-120 GARRATT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 1) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 3) KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK NEVILLE GILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| King Georges Park Tennis Courts KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK BUCKHOLD ROAD | tennis courts | 621 yd |
| The Gym (Wandsworth) GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Aspire Centre (Southfields Academy) MERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus) WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | 846 yd | |
| Hmp Wandsworth Heathfield Road | artificial grass pitch | 935 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 | 94.4% |
| 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 | 159.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.