Thackeray Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 3TD is located in the Shaftesbury & Queenstown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thackeray Road, London, SW8 3TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 3TA, SW8 3TE, SW8 3SX, SW8 3HH, SW8 3SU, SW8 3TF, SW8 3TH, SW8 3TU, SW8 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW8 3TD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 49.1% | 55.5% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 44.5% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 3TD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 50.7% | 62.5% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 29.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 6% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 64.9% | 68% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 19.6% |
| Good health | 20.7% | 20.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -12.9% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| 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.
In the area around SW8 3TD this area, 8.8% 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 75.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 3.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.6% | 75.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 42.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 81.1% | 70.2% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 71.6% | 66.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 9% | 13.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 66.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 20.4% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 3.9% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thackeray Road was 125.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thackeray Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Battersea Park and the 239th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Victorian Heights Thackeray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-07-04 | £811,001 |
| 10 Victorian Heights Thackeray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,197,000 | 2024-06-04 | £1,089,806 |
| 6 Victorian Heights Thackeray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2022-06-15 | £892,351 |
| 15 Victorian Heights Thackeray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2022-02-18 | £817,955 |
| 10 Victorian Heights Thackeray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2020-11-13 | £1,114,721 |
SW8 3TD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SW8 3TD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,964 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 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Burns Primary School Wycliffe Road , Lavender Hill SW11 5QR | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Park Primary School Ashbury Road , Battersea SW11 5UW | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Macaulay Church of England Primary School Victoria Rise , Clapham SW4 0NU | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School 7 St Josephs Street , SW8 4EN | 3out of 4 | 812 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 | 998 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elms Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian College Surrey Lane , Battersea SW11 3PB | - not rated | 1,969 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 | 3,800 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 | 1,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,673 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 | 2,428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,262 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 | 524 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rectory Centre Rectory Grove , Clapham Old Town SW4 0EL | - not rated | 698 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | More About School | |
| Ecole Du Parc 64 Garfield Road , SW11 5PN | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gideon School 31 Elsley Road , Battersea SW11 5TZ | - not rated | 754 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Classes Francophones De Londres Shaftesbury Park School Branch , Ashbury Road SW11 5UW | - not rated | 777 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria del Sur | 129A Queenstown Road, London | 194 yd | |
| Tonis Amalfi | 121-123 Queenstown Road, London | 200 yd | |
| Latin Style Coffee Shop | Unit 3, 74, St Rule Street | 303 yd | |
| Elays Network | R And E Centre, 68 St Rule Street | 317 yd | |
| Le Pot Lyonnais | 36-40 Queenstown Road, London | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms PH | The Queens Arms, 139 St Philip Street | 291 yd | |
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 329 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 1 - 3 Lillieshall Road, London | 577 yd | |
| British Legion | 154 Victoria Rise, London | 593 yd | |
| Old Town Tavern | 29 North Street, London | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natty Tatty's | 49 Queenstown Road, London | 353 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 703 Wandsworth Road, London | 363 yd | |
| Moonlight | 37 Queenstown Road, London | 424 yd | |
| Spice Fusion | 807 Wandsworth Road, London | 461 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings | 34 Queenstown Road, London | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 501 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 528 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 552 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 671 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Battersea Scout Centre WICKERSLEY ROAD | 550 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 758 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 826 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 836 yd |
| Wilditch Community Centre CULVERT ROAD | 951 yd | |
| Harris Academy Battersea BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 997 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 1,014 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 | 290 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 393.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 260 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 369.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.