Silverthorne Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 3HL is located in the Shaftesbury & Queenstown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silverthorne Road, London, SW8 3HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 3QH, SW8 3QD, SW8 3QE, SW8 3SP, SW8 3QF, SW8 3QB, SW8 3RP, SW8 3NP, SW8 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 3HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents 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 | 53% | 53.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47% | 46.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 SW8 3HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.9% 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 | 77.5% | 71.9% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 34.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (91%) 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 | 66.5% | 62.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 28.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
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 SW8 3HL this area, 4.9% 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 76%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.8% | 76% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 42.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 85.1% | 72.8% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 69.8% | 62.4% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 10% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.3% | 63.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 14.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 4.2% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silverthorne Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Battersea Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129A Silverthorne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2012-11-30 | £277,889 |
| 129B - 129C Silverthorne Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2012-11-30 | £277,889 |
| Full-Time Employee | 176 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Other | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School 7 St Josephs Street , SW8 4EN | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Park School 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | - not rated | 856 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe School Wycliffe Road , Battersea SW11 5QS | - not rated | 585 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 140 Battersea Park Road , SW11 4NB | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe | 218 Queenstown Road, London | 234 yd | |
| Marlowe's | Open Car Park Safestore, 6 Ingate Place | 246 yd | |
| Mahali and Co Limited | Unit 2, 7-9 Ingate Place | 301 yd | |
| GUYER BARN | Unit 11, Wow Workspace, 7-9 Ingate Place | 301 yd | |
| Santa Maria del Sur | 129A Queenstown Road, London | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 1 yd | |
| Paya & Horse | 181 Battersea Park Road, London | 363 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 169 Battersea Park Road, London | 488 yd | |
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 571 yd | |
| Duchess Belle | Duchess Of York, 101 Battersea Park Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Time Pizza | Basement and Ground Floors, 42 Battersea Park Road | 395 yd | |
| Pizza Guys | 60 Battersea Park Road, London | 398 yd | |
| M Jerk Flavors | 289 Battersea Park Road, London | 418 yd | |
| Battersea Fish Bar | 295 Battersea Park Road, London | 432 yd | |
| Topps Pizza | 163 Battersea Park Road, London | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 392 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 498 yd | |
| Waitrose | 322 Queenstown Road, London | 578 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 610 yd | |
| Little Waitrose at Shell Service Station | 326 Queenstown Road, London | 664 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 466 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 548 yd |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 628 yd | |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 761 yd |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 868 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 945 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.