Girdwood Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 5QS is located in the West Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Putney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Girdwood Road, London, SW18 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 5PX, SW18 5QR, SW18 5PL, SW18 5QP, SW18 5PJ, SW18 5QY, SW18 5QN, SW18 5QB, SW18 5PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW18 5QS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW18 5QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 30.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 56.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 58.2% | 60.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 25.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 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.
In the area around SW18 5QS this area, 7.3% 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 65.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 7.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 7.3% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 65.3% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.5% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 13.5% | 11.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76% | 77.5% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 70.6% | 70.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 9% | 8.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 8.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 70.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 25.1% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 1% | -21.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Girdwood Road was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the East Putney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Girdwood Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 152 local areas in East Putney and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Girdwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-10-23 | £1,206,148 |
| 12 Girdwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-12-09 | £764,912 |
| 4 Girdwood Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,790,000 | 2022-10-20 | £1,613,712 |
| 10 Girdwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,507,500 | 2021-07-22 | £1,674,810 |
| 18 Girdwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2019-06-07 | £1,391,489 |
SW18 5QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5QS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW18 5QS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 4,165 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 | 4,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Ross Primary School 145 Beaumont Road , SW19 6RY | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Granville Road , Southfields SW18 5SQ | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmead Primary School Princes Way , Wimbledon Common SW19 6QT | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringdale Primary School Standen Road , Southfields SW18 5TR | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School Victoria Drive , Wimbledon SW19 6AD | 4out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 5,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmead School 147 Beaumont Road , Southfields SW19 6RY | 4out of 4 | 360 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House School 75 Putney Hill , SW15 3NT | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Lodge School 61 Princes Way , Wimbledon Park SW19 6JB | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin School 4 Carlton Drive , Putney SW15 2BZ | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putney High School 35 Putney Hill , London SW15 6BH | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OurCamps powered by OurParks | Ronald Ross Primary School, 145 Beaumont Road | 447 yd | |
| PS Catering Management Ltd | Sheringdale Primary School, Standen Road | 604 yd | |
| Jerry's Pizza | 5 Replingham Road, London | 676 yd | |
| The Original Fish & Chips | 251C Wimbledon Park Road, London | 680 yd | |
| Sabores Original Tapas | 251c-253 Wimbledon Park Road, London | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Lawn Tennis Club | Gressenhall Road, London | 371 yd | |
| Southfields Club & Institute | 62 Standen Road, London | 725 yd | |
| Old Fields | 20 Replingham Road, London | 727 yd | |
| The Park Tavern | 212 Merton Road, London | 846 yd | |
| Putney Club | 63 Upper Richmond Road, London | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Indian Takeaway | 9 Granville Road, London | 757 yd | |
| Pizza House | 3 Granville Road, London | 776 yd | |
| La Grande Pizza | 187 Merton Road, London | 859 yd | |
| Tandoor | 185 Merton Road, London | 864 yd | |
| Capri Pizza, Kebab & Fried Chicken | 204 Merton Road, London | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 131-133 Beaumont Road, London | 423 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 229 Wimbledon Park Road, London | 647 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | 260 Wimbledon Park Road, London | 677 yd | |
| Tesco | 22 Replingham Road, London | 732 yd | |
| Zapp | Unit 6, 271 Merton Road | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Cecilia'S Wandsworth Church Of England School SUTHERLAND GROVE | 365 yd | |
| Southfields Lawn Tennis Club GRESSENHALL ROAD | tennis courts | 431 yd |
| Open Door Community Centre KEEVIL DRIVE | 443 yd | |
| Greenmead Primary School BEAUMONT ROAD | 474 yd | |
| The Gym (London Southfields) WIMBLEDON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Ackroydon Hall COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE MONTFORT PLACE | 686 yd | |
| Linden Lodge School PRINCES WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Prospect House School PUTNEY HILL | artificial grass pitch | 806 yd |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy WEST HILL | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| St Pauls Community Centre INNER PARK ROAD | 1,021 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.