Nightingale Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW4 9AE is located in the Balham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nightingale Lane, London, SW4 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 9DU, SW4 9DY, SW12 9DY, SW4 9DX, SW12 9PQ, SW12 9EE, SW12 9DX, SW4 9DP, SW12 9EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 9AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 SW4 9AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.6% 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 | 65.7% | 67.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 29.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 16.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 53.1% | 53% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SW4 9AE 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 71.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.2% | 71.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.4% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 14.3% | 2.7% | -11.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 65.5% | 71.6% | 6.1% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 42.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.3% | 42.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 24.8% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 13.4% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 6.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.2% | 42.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 23.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.4% | 13.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 6.3% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 8.4% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Lane was 503.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 293.0% higher than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightingale Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Balham and the 28th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 196.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 151.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit C Clapham South Station Nightingale Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £421,349 | 2019-07-05 | £423,574 |
| Shop C Clapham South Station Nightingale Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-04-06 | £49,072 |
SW4 9AE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Primary School Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Primary School Bonneville Gardens , SW4 9LB | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeywell Junior School Honeywell Road , Battersea SW11 6EF | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,465 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 | 157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 5,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver House Preparatory School 7 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 169 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Hall School 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 804 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School 101 Nightingale Lane , Balham SW12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shed London | Unit D Clapham South Station, Balham Hill | 17 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 15 Balham Hill, London | 67 yd | |
| The Georgian | 27 Balham Hill, London | 95 yd | |
| The Urban Greek | 41 Balham Hill, London | 132 yd | |
| The 47 | 47 Balham Hill, London | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 149 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill On The Common, Windmill Drive | 614 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 728 yd | |
| The Nightingale PH | The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane | 831 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 57 yd | |
| Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 57 yd | |
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 70 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 103 yd | |
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 67 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 101 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 400 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 493 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 36-38 Abbeville Road, London | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 558 yd | |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 618 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 861 yd | |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 922 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.