Bishops Road is in London and in Hammersmith And Fulham district. SW6 7AL is located in the Fulham Town 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 Bishops Road, London, SW6 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW6 7AH, SW6 7AP, SW6 7AJ, SW6 7BD, SW6 5BW, SW6 7BB, SW6 5TH, SW6 5DH, SW6 7AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW6 7AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.7% | 2.2% | 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 SW6 7AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 54.3% | 46.4% | -7.9% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 42.5% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (94.9%) 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 | 69.1% | 73.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 25.2% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 21.3% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -12.3% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 SW6 7AL this area, 4.3% 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 70.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.1% | 70.4% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 36.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 86.9% | 80.5% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 65.9% | 52.5% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 22.6% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 53.1% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 21.8% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 1% | 13.5% | -12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 68.1% | 46.2% | 21.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Road was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Fulham Town average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Bishops Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Fulham Town and the 138th lowest crime rate of 504 local areas in Hammersmith and Fulham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Bishops Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,470,000 | 2017-10-12 | £1,522,804 |
| 57 Bishops Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2011-04-05 | £1,647,236 |
| 49 Bishops Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2009-11-20 | £1,550,289 |
| 57 Bishops Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £699,950 | 2005-10-12 | £1,572,249 |
| 49 Bishops Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2004-07-14 | £1,837,147 |
SW6 7AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SW6 7AL 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 SW6 7AL 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horder Nursery School Horder Road , SW6 5ED | - not rated | 593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshcroft Early Years Centre Bramber Road , W14 9PA | - not rated | 827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 1,793 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 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School Filmer Road , Fulham SW6 6AS | 4out of 4 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Munster School Filmer Road , SW6 6AS | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Estcourt Road , Fulham SW6 7HB | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's RC Junior School Estcourt Road , SW6 7HB | - not rated | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's RC Infant School Estcourt Road , SW6 7HB | - not rated | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 5,452 yd | Community 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 | 374 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , SW6 6BP | - not rated | 795 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6BP | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 2,907 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 | 236 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kensington Prep School GDST 596 Fulham Road , London SW6 5PA | - not rated | 236 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary School 9 Swan Mews , Parsons Green SW6 4QT | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair House School 159 Munster Road , Fulham SW6 6DA | - not rated | 467 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| March Hare Montessori School Brunswick Club , Haldane Road SW6 7EU | - not rated | 537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tale Ka Sicilian Bistro | 606 Fulham Road, London | 217 yd | |
| Nuntee | 616 Fulham Road, London | 217 yd | |
| Modern Grace | 121 Dawes Road, London | 221 yd | |
| Matts Cafe | 773 Fulham Road, London | 260 yd | |
| Flavourtown Bakery | 771 Fulham Road, London | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fulham Mitre | The Mitre, 81 Dawes Road | 216 yd | |
| Andrew Robson Bridge Club | 31 Parsons Green Lane, London | 418 yd | |
| The Captain Cook | The Wilton Arms, 203 - 205 Dawes Road | 482 yd | |
| The Bedford Arms | 204 Dawes Road, London | 484 yd | |
| The Redback | The Slug, 490 - 492 Fulham Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys | 115 Dawes Road, London | 216 yd | |
| The Açai Girls | 705 Fulham Road, London | 281 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 654B Fulham Road, London | 304 yd | |
| Joe & The Juice | 809 Fulham Road, London | 340 yd | |
| Bridge Baker | 811 Fulham Road, London | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 582 Fulham Road, London | 247 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 21 Sherbrooke Road, London | 326 yd | |
| Waitrose | 402 North End Road, London | 462 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 700 Fulham Road, London | 493 yd | |
| Co-op | 60 Parsons Green Lane, London | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brunswick Club For Young People HALDANE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 529 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Fulham) JERDAN PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Lady Margaret Church Of England School For Girls 9-15 9-15 PARSONS GREEN | 652 yd | |
| Eel Brook Common CAMPANA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 706 yd |
| Easygym (London Fulham) 252-258 252-258 North End Road | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Fulham Pools LILLIE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Fulham Pools) LILLIE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| Fulham Cross Girls' School MUNSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 800 yd |
| Fulham College Boys' School KINGWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| St Etheldredas Church Hall FULHAM PALACE ROAD | 875 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.