St Philip Square is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 3RS 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 St Philip Square, London, SW8 3RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 3SR, SW8 3RN, SW8 3SU, SW8 3SL, SW8 3RR, SW8 3PZ, SW8 3RJ, SW8 3RL, SW8 3SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 3RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 54% | 54.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46% | 45.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 3RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.2% 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 | 58.9% | 65.2% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 27.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 23.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 52.5% | 57.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 24.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3RS this area, 9.3% 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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 9.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 61.1% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.8% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 78.1% | 74.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 80.9% | 78.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 77.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 1.8% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Philip Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 St Philip Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2025-02-04 | £387,830 |
| Flat A 18 St Philip Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-01-05 | £515,558 |
| Flat A 18 St Philip Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2022-02-10 | £353,985 |
| 25C St Philip Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-02-07 | £485,227 |
| Ground Floor Flat 18 St Philip Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2020-06-11 | £401,754 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,031 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 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | - not rated | 699 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 | 860 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,836 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 | 3,661 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 | 1,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,345 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,817 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 | 2,524 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 739 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 140 Battersea Park Road , SW11 4NB | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria del Sur | 129A Queenstown Road, London | 120 yd | |
| Tonis Amalfi | 121-123 Queenstown Road, London | 144 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri, The Great Burger Bar | Kitchen No.4, Unit 1 Parkfield Industrial Estate | 393 yd | |
| Latin Style Coffee Shop | Unit 3, 74, St Rule Street | 395 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | John Burns Primary School, 21 Wycliffe Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 238 yd | |
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 334 yd | |
| Paya & Horse | 181 Battersea Park Road, London | 592 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 674 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 1 - 3 Lillieshall Road, London | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natty Tatty's | 49 Queenstown Road, London | 360 yd | |
| Moonlight | 37 Queenstown Road, London | 441 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 703 Wandsworth Road, London | 494 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 508 yd | |
| Shmarrn - Pancakes Unit 2 | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 404 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 535 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 549 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 602 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 465 yd | |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 699 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 780 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 823 yd | |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 879 yd |
| Battersea All Weather Sports Ground BATTERSEA PARK | artificial grass pitch | 1,054 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.