Garratt Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 4DR 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 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 4EE, SW18 4DS, SW18 4DP, SW18 2BP, SW18 2BT, SW18 2BW, SW18 4GH, SW18 2BN, SW18 4DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 4DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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 | 62.5% | 60.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 27.6% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.1% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 56.8% | 54.5% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 31.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 13.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 51.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.7% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 65.5% | 57% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 66.8% | 58.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 15% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 8% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 58.2% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 25.6% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 4.3% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garratt Lane was 151.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% higher than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Garratt Lane has the 27th highest crime rate of 152 local areas in East Putney and the 177th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-08-20 | £711,155 |
| 195A Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2022-10-06 | £1,221,673 |
| Ground Floor And Basement 189 Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2020-07-24 | £2,984 |
| Ground Floor Shop 193 Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2020-03-11 | £37,809 |
| Flat 1 193 Garratt Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,450 | 2018-10-03 | £295,922 |
| Full-Time Employee | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,857 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 | 3,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 4,491 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 | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School 305 Garratt Lane , SW18 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allfarthing Primary School St Ann's Crescent , Wandsworth SW18 2LR | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London Wandsworth High Street , SW18 2PP | - not rated | 655 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 | 713 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 | 809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,861 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 | 3,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,773 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,273 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 | 688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roche School 11 Frogmore , Wandsworth SW18 1HW | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chelsea Group of Children St Andrew's Church Hall , Waynflete Street SW18 3QG | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battersea Rise Battersea Rise , SW11 1HS | - not rated | 1,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Girasole Limited | 189 Garratt Lane, London | 20 yd | |
| Firezza | 205 Garratt Lane, London | 42 yd | |
| Lady Buddha | Ground Floor, 207 Garratt Lane | 51 yd | |
| Wha Gwan | 179 Garratt Lane, London | 59 yd | |
| Sultans Restaurant | 171 Garratt Lane, London | 82 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Sergeant | 104 Garratt Lane, London | 162 yd | |
| The Tir Na Nog | Public House, 107 Garratt Lane | 292 yd | |
| The Garratt Tavern | 89 Garratt Lane, London | 334 yd | |
| Grosvenor Arms | 204 Garratt Lane, London | 357 yd | |
| Wandsworth Constitutional Club | 6 St Anns Crescent, London | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | Former Parent 211, Garratt Lane | 61 yd | |
| Peking Garden (Restaurant And Premises) | 162 Garratt Lane, London | 130 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 174 Garratt Lane, London | 191 yd | |
| Bubbleology | Unit 19, 29 Lydden Road | 425 yd | |
| K - Food Star | Kitchen 21, 29 Lydden Road | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food | 130-138 Garratt Lane, London | 47 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 192-194 Garratt Lane, London | 246 yd | |
| Getir UK Ltd | 27 Lydden Road, London | 459 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 512 yd | |
| Waitrose | 66 - 67, Southside Shopping Centre | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Recreation Centre 118-120 118-120 GARRATT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 2) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 3) KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK NEVILLE GILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| King Georges Park Tennis Courts KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK BUCKHOLD ROAD | tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 1) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| The Gym (Wandsworth) GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus) WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | 705 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Wandsworth) Wandsworth High Street | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth Southside) SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 838 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.