St Philip Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 3SJ 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 Street, London, SW8 3SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 3ST, SW8 3RQ, SW8 3RY, SW8 3RZ, SW8 3TJ, SW8 3PE, SW8 3TY, SW8 3TL, SW8 3RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 3SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49% | 49% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 3SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 54.3% | 57.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 28.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 45.9% | 51% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 27.2% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 15.6% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 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.
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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 19.6% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 50% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 8.8% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 80.1% | 65% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 84.3% 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 | 86.6% | 84.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 84.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.4% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Philip Street was 192.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% higher than the Lavender average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Philip Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lavender and the 142nd highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 St Philip Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-12-02 | £936,893 |
| 80 St Philip Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £707,000 | 2020-03-30 | £736,776 |
| 68 St Philip Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £912,500 | 2018-11-23 | £1,002,919 |
| 38 St Philip Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2007-08-10 | £975,643 |
| 36 St Philip Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2006-01-15 | £915,513 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 2,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,788 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 | 266 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wix Primary School Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belleville Wix Academy Wix's Lane , Clapham Common North Side SW4 0AJ | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 926 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,864 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 | 3,713 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 | 1,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,199 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 | 2,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,714 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 | 2,622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,936 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 | 371 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 538 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 592 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Rectory Centre Rectory Grove , Clapham Old Town SW4 0EL | - not rated | 717 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonis Amalfi | 121-123 Queenstown Road, London | 125 yd | |
| Santa Maria del Sur | 129A Queenstown Road, London | 152 yd | |
| Le Pot Lyonnais | 36-40 Queenstown Road, London | 163 yd | |
| The Countdown Lounge and Kitchen | 39 Queenstown Road, London | 203 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | John Burns Primary School, 21 Wycliffe Road | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 93 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 441 yd | |
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 481 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 1 - 3 Lillieshall Road, London | 566 yd | |
| The Crown | Public House, The Crown Hotel, 102 Lavender Hill | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natty Tatty's | 49 Queenstown Road, London | 131 yd | |
| Moonlight | 37 Queenstown Road, London | 205 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 264 yd | |
| Shmarrn - Pancakes Unit 2 | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 264 yd | |
| Hot Pizza And Chicken 4 U | 24 Queenstown Road, London | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 305 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 358 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 436 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 733 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 384 yd | |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 844 yd | |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 941 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,022 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,046 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.