Knaresborough Drive is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 4FU is located in the Southfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Putney. This postcode has been in use since 2016-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knaresborough Drive, London, SW18 4FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 4FA, SW18 4UT, SW18 4QJ, SW18 4GT, SW18 4GU, SW18 4UR, SW18 4UW, SW18 4QL, SW18 4QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW18 4FU is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 51.3% | 46.2% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 53.8% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 4FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 61% | 60.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 34.3% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -7.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 61.7% | 74.4% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 26.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 20.3% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -13.3% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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.
In the area around SW18 4FU this area, 6% 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 81.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.8% | 81.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 47.8% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 86.6% | 68.6% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 67.9% | 56.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 15.5% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 4.4% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 14.2% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 5.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 56.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 11% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 18.3% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 15.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 7.6% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Hindu | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knaresborough Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the East Putney average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Waterbank House, 34 Knaresborough Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £799,950 | 2025-01-31 | £794,940 |
| 13 Waterbank House, 34 Knaresborough Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-10 | £149,061 |
| 17 Waterbank House, 34 Knaresborough Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-04-30 | £490,771 |
| 1 Waterbank House, 34 Knaresborough Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-04-30 | £182,967 |
| 18 Waterbank House, 34 Knaresborough Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2022-10-14 | £597,262 |
SW18 4FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 203 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 3,957 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 | 4,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 5,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riversdale Primary School 302a Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JP | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School 305 Garratt Lane , SW18 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsfield Primary School Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringdale Primary School Standen Road , Southfields SW18 5TR | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Park Primary School Havana Road , SW19 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 781 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 | 195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 2,088 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 | 3,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,181 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 | 839 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 | 1,008 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Lodge School 61 Princes Way , Wimbledon Park SW19 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School The Old Library , 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ | - not rated | 1,429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Bar | Unit A Park Side Gym, George View House, 36 Knaresborough Drive | 103 yd | |
| Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery & Preschool | Duntshill Mill, 21 Riverdale Drive | 105 yd | |
| Amrutha Lounge | Ground Floor, 326 Garratt Lane | 241 yd | |
| Made by Nez | 55 Bendon Valley, London | 306 yd | |
| Morango Cafe | 55 Bendon Valley, London | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wandle of Earlsfield | The Wandle, 332 Garratt Lane | 326 yd | |
| Country House | 4 Groton Road, London | 393 yd | |
| Grosvenor Arms | 204 Garratt Lane, London | 499 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 561 Garratt Lane, London | 638 yd | |
| Southfields Club & Institute | 62 Standen Road, London | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Star Thai | 318 Garratt Lane, London | 218 yd | |
| Pirates Kitchen | Kitchen 31, 29 Lydden Road | 356 yd | |
| Foodstars | 29 Lydden Road, London | 356 yd | |
| K - Food Star | Kitchen 21, 29 Lydden Road | 379 yd | |
| Bubbleology | Unit 19, 29 Lydden Road | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Ltd | 27 Lydden Road, London | 361 yd | |
| Tesco | 495-497 Garratt Lane, London | 392 yd | |
| Zapp | Unit 6, 271 Merton Road | 471 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | 282 Magdalen Road, London | 505 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 192-194 Garratt Lane, London | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Park (Site 1) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Aspire Centre (Southfields Academy) MERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 409 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 2) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Wandle Recreation Centre 118-120 118-120 GARRATT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| The Gym (London Southfields) WIMBLEDON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy Sports Field ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND OPENVIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Garratt Park School WALDRON ROAD | 970 yd | |
| King Georges Park (Site 3) KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK NEVILLE GILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 204.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.