Nightingale Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW4 9AH 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 9AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW12 8SY, SW4 9AQ, SW12 8AG, SW12 8AP, SW12 8AF, SW12 8AH, SW12 8AQ, SW12 8SZ, SW12 8DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW4 9AH 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 | 46.7% | 50.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.2% | -4.1% | 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 9AH, 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 | 76.3% | 67.6% | -8.7% | 37.9% | 29.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.4% | 16.4% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 67.8% | 53% | -14.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 23% | 35.9% | 12.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.4% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 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 9AH 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 | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.2% | 71.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 37.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 85.8% | 71.6% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 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 | 71.3% | 42.9% | -28.4% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 24.8% | 19.1% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 13.4% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 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 | 69% | 42.7% | -26.3% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 23.1% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 14.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 13.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 6.3% | -7.1% | 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 603.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 360.4% higher than the Balham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nightingale Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Balham and the 20th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 203.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 73 Nightingale Place, 3 Nightingale Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £868,000 | 2025-02-07 | £806,315 |
| Apartment 27 Nightingale Place, 3 Nightingale Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2025-02-06 | £956,802 |
| Apartment 51 Nightingale Place, 3 Nightingale Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2024-08-29 | £1,408,391 |
| Apartment 7 Nightingale Place, 3 Nightingale Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,330,000 | 2024-08-07 | £1,208,491 |
| Apartment 34 Nightingale Place, 3 Nightingale Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-08-02 | £1,362,959 |
SW4 9AH 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 | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,210 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 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School Nightingale Square , Balham SW12 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School 1 - 4 Atkins Road , Clapham Park SW12 0AB | - not rated | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Junior School Abbeville Road , Bonneville Gardens SW4 9LB | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonneville Infant School Bonneville Gardens , Abbeville Road SW4 9LB | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove Academy Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 5,378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,983 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 | 1 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Park School Clapham 7-11 Nightingale Lane , SW4 9AH | - not rated | 106 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole Des Benjamins Oldridge Road , Balham SW12 8PP | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls 68-74 Nightingale Lane , SW12 8NR | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Clapham Broomwood Road , Wandsworth SW11 6JZ | - not rated | 687 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaterLink | St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, 10 Malwood Road | 149 yd | |
| Glass Door Night Shelter | Ascension Church Hall, 23 Malwood Road | 219 yd | |
| Shed London | Unit D Clapham South Station, Balham Hill | 255 yd | |
| The Georgian | 27 Balham Hill, London | 296 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 15 Balham Hill, London | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perky Nel | 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham Common South Side | 394 yd | |
| The Nightingale PH | The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane | 584 yd | |
| The Duke of Devonshire | The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road | 706 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill On The Common, Windmill Drive | 774 yd | |
| Balham Bowls Club | Balham Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doner Inn | 2 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 245 yd | |
| Moxie's Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill | 245 yd | |
| Funky Fry | 31 Balham Hill, London | 292 yd | |
| Burrito Mex | 17 Balham Hill, London | 308 yd | |
| Burger King | Restaurant, 67-93 Balham Hill | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 39 Nightingale Lane, London | 153 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 23 Balham Hill, London | 305 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, 128 Clapham Common South Side | 360 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 40 Balham Hill, London | 503 yd | |
| Waitrose | 134-152 Balham High Road, London | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier College MALWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 147 yd |
| Gateway Community Centre (Closed) Oldridge Road | 511 yd | |
| Grove Gym (Closed) Balham Grove | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Oak Lodge School NIGHTINGALE LANE | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School 1-4 1-4 ATKINS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Clapham Common WINDMILL DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 798 yd |
| Chestnut Grove Academy CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE ACADEMY CHESTNUT GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Lambeth Academy ELMS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,040 yd |
| Lambeth College (Clapham Centre) CLAPHAM COMMON SOUTH SIDE | 1,056 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 2.8% |
| Median download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.