Queenstown Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 3RE 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 Queenstown Road, London, SW8 3RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW11 5QU, SW8 3SH, SW8 3PB, SW8 3BU, SW8 3BX, SW8 3RG, SW8 3TQ, SW8 3RX, SW8 3BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 3RE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.8% | 49.3% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 57.2% | 50.7% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 SW8 3RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 60.4% | 61.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 21.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 37.5% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 16.9% | -10.8% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 11.1% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 6.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 46.7% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 67.8% | 67% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 72.4% | 60.9% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 14.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 9% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 60.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 18.2% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 3.4% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queenstown Road was 170.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% higher than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queenstown Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lavender and the 169th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First And Second Floor Flat 35 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-06-27 | £282,940 |
| 29C Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2022-11-08 | £605,902 |
| 31 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,001,000 | 2021-07-27 | £1,937,476 |
| 29C Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-07-27 | £556,746 |
| 31A Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-07-27 | £363,095 |
SW8 3RE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 2,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,697 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 | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wix Primary School Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | - not rated | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 944 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,684 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 | 1,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,726 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 | 2,778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe School Wycliffe Road , Battersea SW11 5QS | - not rated | 355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 374 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Susan Isaacs School Forthbridge Road , SW11 5NX | - not rated | 649 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Countdown Lounge and Kitchen | 39 Queenstown Road, London | 6 yd | |
| Le Pot Lyonnais | 36-40 Queenstown Road, London | 45 yd | |
| M's Dining Room | 14 Lavender Hill, London | 152 yd | |
| Leilani Restaurant & Ashanti Lounge | 14 Lavender Hill, London | 152 yd | |
| Thyme By Premier Inn | 638 - 640 Wandsworth Road, London | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 138 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 332 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, The Crown Hotel, 102 Lavender Hill | 452 yd | |
| Devas Club | 2A Stormont Road, London | 545 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 1 - 3 Lillieshall Road, London | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlight | 37 Queenstown Road, London | 13 yd | |
| Natty Tatty's | 49 Queenstown Road, London | 73 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 105 yd | |
| Shmarrn - Pancakes Unit 2 | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 105 yd | |
| Hot Pizza And Chicken 4 U | 24 Queenstown Road, London | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 153 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 199 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 478 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 864 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 342 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 829 yd | |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Battersea) SHEEPCOTE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,034 yd |
| Latchmere Leisure Centre BURNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,064 yd |
| Falcon Park CRANLEIGH MEWS | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 97.6% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 247.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 247.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.