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Garratt Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 4EL 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 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW18 4EW, SW18 4SW, SW18 4SN, SW18 4QA, SW18 4ER, SW18 3EJ, SW18 4FR, SW18 4QB, SW18 4PZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 4EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.5%51.6%1.1% 51.0% 0.6%
Male49.5%48.4%-1.1% 49.0% -0.6%

Partnership Status

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 4EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single72.8%72.8%0.0% 37.9% 34.9%
Married: Opposite sex20.2%19.5%-0.7% 44.2% -24.7%
Married: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Separated2.9%1.3%-1.6% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced2.9%4.3%1.4% 9.1% -4.8%
Widowed1.2%1.6%0.4% 6.1% -4.5%

Health

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 (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59.3%58.4%-0.9% 48.4% 10.0%
Good health31.8%32.1%0.3% 33.6% -1.5%
Fair health6.1%7.1%1.0% 12.7% -5.6%
Bad health2.3%1.5%-0.8% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health0.5%1%0.5% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 4EL this area, 7.4% 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 69.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.7%7.4%0.7% 18.2% -10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6.3%4.3%-2.0% 9.6% -5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5%5.3%0.3% 13.4% -8.1%
Apprenticeship0.2%2.1%1.9% 5.3% -3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.9%10.1%0.2% 16.9% -6.8%
Degree or Similar61.3%69.7%8.4% 33.8% 35.9%
Other10.6%1.1%-9.5% 2.8% -1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.2%0.2% 1.1% -0.9%
Chinese0.7%2.5%1.8% 0.7% 1.8%
Indian5.9%4.7%-1.2% 3.1% 1.6%
Pakistani3.9%1.5%-2.4% 2.7% -1.2%
Other Asian0.7%2.9%2.2% 1.6% 1.3%
Black African1.8%3.9%2.1% 2.5% 1.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%2.5%2.3% 1.0% 1.5%
Other Black1.6%0%-1.6% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%2.2%0.8% 0.8% 1.4%
Mixed White and African0.9%1%0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.1%0.7%-0.4% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other2.7%2.2%-0.5% 0.8% 1.4%
White76.1%72.1%-4.0% 81.4% -9.3%
Roma0%1%1.0% 0.2% 0.8%
Arab0.2%0.5%0.3% 0.6% -0.1%
Other2.7%2.2%-0.5% 1.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.8%57.1%-2.7% 83.2% -26.1%
European Union11.1%12.2%1.1% 6.1% 6.1%
Rest of Europe0.9%0.7%-0.2% 0.8% -0.1%
Africa10.9%12.2%1.3% 2.7% 9.5%
Middle East and Asia8.4%9%0.6% 5.6% 3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean5%2.7%-2.3% 1.3% 1.4%
Oceania3.9%5.1%1.2% 0.3% 4.8%
British Overseas0%1%1.0% 0.0% 1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK57.3%57.2%-0.1% 83.2% -26.0%
10+ Years7.5%15.9%8.4% 9.8% 6.1%
5-10 Years9.3%14.2%4.9% 2.9% 11.3%
2-5 Years12.5%7.1%-5.4% 2.2% 4.9%
Less than 2 years13.4%5.6%-7.8% 1.9% 3.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.9% 76.7% -4.8%
Ireland4.4% 0.6% 3.8%
France1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
Germany1% 0.2% 0.8%
Italy1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Portugal0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Poland1.5% 1.3% 0.2%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries4.2% 1.5% 2.7%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
South and Eastern Africa1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Eastern Asia2% 0.3% 1.7%
Southern Asia1% 1.2% -0.2%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Central and South America0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Oceania2.5% 0.1% 2.4%
No passport held1.7% 13.5% -11.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50.4% 37.2% 13.2%
Christian33.3% 46.2% -12.9%
Hindu3.7% 1.7% 2.0%
Muslim8.1% 6.5% 1.6%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered3.7% 6.0% -2.3%

Safety

Is Garratt Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garratt Lane was 398.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 427.8% higher than the Wandle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Garratt Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Wandle and the 37th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 163.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£74,800
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW18 4EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Garratt Lane are based on 2193 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wandsworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW18 4EL

Average Price
£387,101
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£552,249
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£366,457
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Garratt Lane

Average Price
£443,201
Semi-Detached
£735,687
Terraced
£644,704
Detached
£1,586,984
Flats/Maisonettes
£370,638
Other
£797,732

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Garratt LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
340A Garratt Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£481,0002024-08-09 £437,056
334B Garratt Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£275,0002023-02-17 £253,144
336A Garratt Lane, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£615,0002018-05-10 £672,874
336A Garratt Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£615,0002018-05-10 £583,740
340A Garratt Lane, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£305,5002013-06-03 £384,501
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW18 4EL

Employment

SW18 4EL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

SW18 4EL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee241
Self-Employed46
Part-Time Employee27
Retired16
Looking after home or family14
Unemployed10
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Other7
Student (economically inactive)6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities51
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles46
Information and communication39
Education33
Administrative and support service activities32
Accommodation and food service activities32
Financial and insurance activities28
Other19
Human health and social work activities17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security16
Construction15
Real estate activities8
Manufacturing8
Transport and storage3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 2,652 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 4,200 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Horder Nursery School
Horder Road , SW6 5ED
- not rated 4,290 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eastwood Nursery School
168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU
4out of 4 4,448 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 4,507 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wandle Primary School
330 Garratt Lane , Earlsfield SW18 4EJ
- not rated 152 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Earlsfield Infant School
Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ
- not rated 244 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Earlsfield Primary School
Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ
4out of 4 244 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beatrix Potter Primary School
Magdalen Road , Earlsfield SW18 3ER
3out of 4 523 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
305 Garratt Lane , SW18 4EQ
- not rated 565 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ
- not rated 2,312 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Southfields Community College
333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU
- not rated 699 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Southfields Academy
333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU
3out of 4 699 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Burntwood School
Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ
- not rated 883 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Burntwood School
Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ
3out of 4 883 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Saint Cecilia's, Wandsworth Church of England School
Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR
- not rated 1,580 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ
- not rated 2,312 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wimbledon Chase County Middle School
Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB
- not rated 4,023 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Liberty County Middle School
Western Road , CR4 3EB
- not rated 4,199 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gorringe Park Middle School
Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD
- not rated 4,687 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
- not rated 4,792 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 1,670 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 3,187 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 4,132 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy
Finlay Street , SW6 6HB
- not rated 4,646 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Kensington and Chelsea College
Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS
- not rated 4,807 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 5,386 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
- not rated 5,425 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chelsea Hall School
St Andrew's Church Hall , Waynflete Street SW18 3QG
- not rated 341 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 615 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Meadway School
Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB
- not rated 682 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Garratt Park School
Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB
3out of 4 687 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nightingale Community Academy
Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF
- not rated 1,313 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cafe Amaranth346-348 Garratt Lane, London32 yd
Costa505 Garratt Lane, London50 yd
Tara Arts Group Ltd356 Garratt Lane, London59 yd
The Earlsfield511 Garratt Lane, London65 yd
Reach CoffeePlatform 2, Earlsfield Railway Station104 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Wandle of EarlsfieldThe Wandle, 332 Garratt Lane43 yd
Country House4 Groton Road, London66 yd
Tequila Mockingbird561 Garratt Lane, London290 yd
Grosvenor Arms204 Garratt Lane, London583 yd
The Leather Bottle538 Garratt Lane, London705 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Village519A Garratt Lane, London134 yd
Burrito Mex368 Garratt Lane, London148 yd
KFC527 Garratt Lane, London173 yd
Sea Star Thai318 Garratt Lane, London195 yd
Golden Palace402 Garratt Lane, London266 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco495-497 Garratt Lane, London36 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarkets282 Magdalen Road, London138 yd
Getir UK Ltd27 Lydden Road, London568 yd
Tesco Stores Limited192-194 Garratt Lane, London694 yd
Sainsbury's400 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park734 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
King Georges Park (Site 1)
KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD
grass pitches633 yd
Ashcroft Technology Academy Sports Field
ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND OPENVIEW
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches636 yd
Garratt Park School
WALDRON ROAD
681 yd
Aspire Centre (Southfields Academy)
MERTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool698 yd
Nuffield Health (Wandsworth)
KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool702 yd
King Georges Park (Site 2)
KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD
grass pitches779 yd
The Spencer Club
FIELDVIEW
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts828 yd
Battersea Ironsides Sports Club
BURNTWOOD LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches867 yd
Garratt Park
MASKELL ROAD
grass pitches872 yd
Garratt Green
ABOYNE ROAD
grass pitches934 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 86.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 86.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 86.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 86.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.