Ravensbury Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 4RU is located in the Southfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Putney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ravensbury Road, London, SW18 4RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 4RY, SW18 4QE, SW18 4RL, SW18 4SE, SW18 4PY, SW18 4RP, SW18 4RE, SW18 4QB, SW18 4HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 4RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 58.7% | 55.1% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 35.4% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 62.5% | 70% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 21.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 22.5% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -11.1% |
| Fair health | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4RU this area, 5.3% 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 74%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 67% | 74% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 40.2% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 83.3% | 86.4% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 71.8% | 71.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 10% | 4% | -6.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 72.6% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.8% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 5.9% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 2.8% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravensbury Road was 73.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% lower than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ravensbury Road has the 74th lowest crime rate of 149 local areas in East Putney and the 375th lowest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150A Ravensbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-10-24 | £514,748 |
| 136 Ravensbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-01-07 | £612,513 |
| 152 Ravensbury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2024-02-23 | £460,792 |
| 142A Ravensbury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £514,500 | 2023-08-09 | £515,034 |
| 126 Ravensbury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,117,500 | 2023-07-31 | £1,114,037 |
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 4,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle Primary School 330 Garratt Lane , Earlsfield SW18 4EJ | - not rated | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsfield Infant School Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsfield Primary School Tranmere Road , SW18 3QQ | 4out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Park Primary School Havana Road , SW19 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School 305 Garratt Lane , SW18 4EQ | - not rated | 731 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,083 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 | 635 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 966 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's, Wandsworth Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,924 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 4,684 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 4,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 452 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 | 555 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadway School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | - not rated | 676 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headstart Montessori School St Mary's Church Hall, 46 Wimbledon Road , SW17 0UQ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pique | 12A Ravensbury Terrace, Wimbledon Park | 72 yd | |
| Bright Horizons Southfields Day Nursery & Preschool | Duntshill Mill, 21 Riverdale Drive | 233 yd | |
| Cafe Amaranth | 346-348 Garratt Lane, London | 235 yd | |
| Tara Arts Group Ltd | 356 Garratt Lane, London | 237 yd | |
| Press Cafe | 362 Garratt Lane, London | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country House | 4 Groton Road, London | 192 yd | |
| The Wandle of Earlsfield | The Wandle, 332 Garratt Lane | 229 yd | |
| Tequila Mockingbird | 561 Garratt Lane, London | 365 yd | |
| The Leather Bottle | 538 Garratt Lane, London | 633 yd | |
| Grosvenor Arms | 204 Garratt Lane, London | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito Mex | 368 Garratt Lane, London | 272 yd | |
| Pizza Village | 519A Garratt Lane, London | 297 yd | |
| KFC | 527 Garratt Lane, London | 307 yd | |
| Sea Star Thai | 318 Garratt Lane, London | 312 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 402 Garratt Lane, London | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 495-497 Garratt Lane, London | 268 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets | 282 Magdalen Road, London | 324 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 400 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park | 505 yd | |
| Getir UK Ltd | 27 Lydden Road, London | 659 yd | |
| Zapp | Unit 6, 271 Merton Road | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire Centre (Southfields Academy) MERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Garratt Park School WALDRON ROAD | 636 yd | |
| King Georges Park (Site 1) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Garratt Park MASKELL ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 2) KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND KING GEORGES SPORTS GROUND BURR ROAD | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy Sports Field ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND ASHCROFT TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SPORTS GROUND OPENVIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Garratt Green ABOYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| The Spencer Club FIELDVIEW | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| Battersea Ironsides Sports Club BURNTWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.