Broughton Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 3QU is located in the Shaftesbury & Queenstown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broughton Street, London, SW8 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 3QX, SW8 3PP, SW8 3PR, SW8 3PL, SW8 3PS, SW11 5TD, SW8 3PU, SW8 3PJ, SW8 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 3QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 57.3% | 52.1% | -5.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 42.7% | 47.9% | 5.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 3QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.3% 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 | 65.6% | 65.3% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 27.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 21.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 59.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 24.6% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.4% | 71.5% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 75.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 75.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16.5% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 1.6% | -10.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broughton Street was 109.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broughton Street has the 37th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Battersea Park and the 286th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Broughton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2025-02-28 | £890,843 |
| 44 Broughton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2016-03-31 | £965,000 |
| 44 Broughton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £538,000 | 2013-06-14 | £777,201 |
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 1,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | 4out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 669 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 | 635 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,846 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 | 3,437 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 | 1,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe School Wycliffe Road , Battersea SW11 5QS | - not rated | 230 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Victory Day School 140 Battersea Park Road , SW11 4NB | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 576 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters Piri Piri, The Great Burger Bar | Kitchen No.4, Unit 1 Parkfield Industrial Estate | 156 yd | |
| Santa Maria del Sur | 129A Queenstown Road, London | 189 yd | |
| Tonis Amalfi | 121-123 Queenstown Road, London | 204 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | John Burns Primary School, 21 Wycliffe Road | 256 yd | |
| Shamo's Authentic Ghanaian Kitchen | 47 Arthur Court, Charlotte Despard Avenue | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 357 yd | |
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 396 yd | |
| Paya & Horse | 181 Battersea Park Road, London | 623 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, The Crown Hotel, 102 Lavender Hill | 717 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natty Tatty's | 49 Queenstown Road, London | 358 yd | |
| Battersea Fish Bar | 295 Battersea Park Road, London | 407 yd | |
| M Jerk Flavors | 289 Battersea Park Road, London | 410 yd | |
| Moonlight | 37 Queenstown Road, London | 433 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 167 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 445 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 491 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 570 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 274 yd | |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 587 yd | |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 795 yd |
| Battersea All Weather Sports Ground BATTERSEA PARK | artificial grass pitch | 870 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 879 yd |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 911 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% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.