Heckfield Place is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. SW6 5NL is located in the Walham Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chelsea and Fulham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heckfield Place, London, SW6 5NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW6 5NR, SW6 5PY, SW6 5PU, SW6 5NJ, SW6 5QH, SW6 5TA, SW6 5BE, SW6 5PT, SW6 5UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW6 5NL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 58% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 42% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW6 5NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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 | 59% | 64.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 24.5% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 60.1% | 68.1% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 19.7% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 22.4% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -11.2% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 6.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 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 SW6 5NL this area, 6.5% 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 70.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 6.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 56% | 70.9% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 37.1% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.2% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 77.5% | 75.3% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 0.3% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 63% | 54.1% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 54.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 14.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 12.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heckfield Place was 414.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 281.3% higher than the Fulham Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heckfield Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Fulham Town and the 38th highest crime rate of 504 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulham Police Station Heckfield Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-09-23 | £51,918 |
| Fulham Police Station Heckfield Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £914,233 | 2018-03-27 | £844,520 |
| Fulham Police Station Heckfield Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000,000 | 2016-06-30 | £17,341,513 |
SW6 5NL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 178 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,877 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 | 1,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross RC School Basuto Road , SW6 4BL | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Primary School Halford Road , SW6 1JU | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulham Primary School Halford Road , SW6 1JU | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's RC Junior School Estcourt Road , SW6 7HB | - not rated | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's RC Infant School Estcourt Road , SW6 7HB | - not rated | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fulham Boys School 532 Fulham Road , SW6 5BD | 3out of 4 | 11 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | - not rated | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , SW6 6BP | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marist Convent School 596 Fulham Road , SW6 5NU | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kensington Prep School GDST 596 Fulham Road , London SW6 5PA | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bloomsbury College 52a Walham Grove , SW6 1QR | - not rated | 337 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary School 9 Swan Mews , Parsons Green SW6 4QT | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| March Hare Montessori School Brunswick Club , Haldane Road SW6 7EU | - not rated | 453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuka Kitchen | 510 Fulham Road, London | 62 yd | |
| Chairs & Coffee | 510 - 512 Fulham Road, London | 62 yd | |
| Brooklyn Pizza Crew | 683 Fulham Road, London | 111 yd | |
| Artisan | 623 Fulham Road, London | 123 yd | |
| Best Mangal | 619 Fulham Road, London | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Redback | The Slug, 490 - 492 Fulham Road | 131 yd | |
| Simmons Bar | 374 North End Road, London | 229 yd | |
| Cock Tavern | 360 North End Road, London | 229 yd | |
| Wolfpack Fulham | Jolly Maltster, 17 Vanston Place | 275 yd | |
| The Fulham Mitre | The Mitre, 81 Dawes Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Healthy Eatery | 651 Fulham Road, London | 63 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 613 Fulham Road, London | 123 yd | |
| Chicken Hub | 488 Fulham Road, London | 165 yd | |
| DNA Juice | 603 Fulham Road, London | 178 yd | |
| The Vintage Scoop | 376A North End Road, London | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 402 North End Road, London | 95 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 582 Fulham Road, London | 234 yd | |
| Whole Foods Market | 3 - 6 Fulham Broadway, London | 251 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 17, Fulham Broadway Retail Centre | 430 yd | |
| Iceland | 290 - 302 North End Road, London | 455 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Fulham) JERDAN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 175 yd |
| Eel Brook Common CAMPANA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 432 yd |
| The Brunswick Club For Young People HALDANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 451 yd |
| The London Oratory School SEAGRAVE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Easygym (London Fulham) 252-258 252-258 North End Road | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Lady Margaret Church Of England School For Girls 9-15 9-15 PARSONS GREEN | 631 yd | |
| Chelsea Fc (Stamford Bridge) STAMFORD BRIDGE STAMFORD BRIDGE FULHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| The Chelsea Club CHELSEA VILLAGE CHELSEA VILLAGE FULHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Fulham Pools LILLIE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Fulham Pools) LILLIE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 919 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.