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Queenstown Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 4LP 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 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW11 5EZ, SW8 4DN, SW8 4LR, SW11 5HR, SW11 5HS, SW8 4BE, SW8 4BT, SW8 3NS, SW8 4LS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 4LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.7%51.5%-0.2% 51.0% 0.5%
Male48.3%48.5%0.2% 49.0% -0.5%

Partnership Status

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 4LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single67.8%70%2.2% 37.9% 32.1%
Married: Opposite sex23.8%19.2%-4.6% 44.2% -25.0%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated1.7%1.4%-0.3% 2.2% -0.8%
Divorced5%7.5%2.5% 9.1% -1.6%
Widowed0.8%1.9%1.1% 6.1% -4.2%

Health

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 (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health56%62%6.0% 48.4% 13.6%
Good health31.3%24.9%-6.4% 33.6% -8.7%
Fair health10%8.9%-1.1% 12.7% -3.8%
Bad health2.3%2.5%0.2% 4.0% -1.5%
Very bad health0.4%1.7%1.3% 1.2% 0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 65.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.5%13.7%3.2% 18.2% -4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 4.2%2.4%-1.8% 9.6% -7.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.4%2.4%-3.0% 13.4% -11.0%
Apprenticeship1.7%2.8%1.1% 5.3% -2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%12.8%2.8% 16.9% -4.1%
Degree or Similar54.8%65.9%11.1% 33.8% 32.1%
Other13.4%0%-13.4% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.2%2.1%0.9% 0.7% 1.4%
Indian1.9%0.4%-1.5% 3.1% -2.7%
Other Asian2.3%0.4%-1.9% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African2.3%4.2%1.9% 2.5% 1.7%
Black Caribbean4.2%2.1%-2.1% 1.0% 1.1%
Other Black2.7%0.8%-1.9% 0.5% 0.3%
Mixed White and Asian2.7%3.4%0.7% 0.8% 2.6%
Mixed White and African0%3.8%3.8% 0.4% 3.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%2.1%1.7% 0.9% 1.2%
Mixed Other1.9%3%1.1% 0.8% 2.2%
White76.4%72.5%-3.9% 81.4% -8.9%
Roma0%2.1%2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
Arab1.2%2.1%0.9% 0.6% 1.5%
Other2.7%0.8%-1.9% 1.6% -0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 59.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.4%59.9%-1.5% 83.2% -23.3%
European Union13.5%18.1%4.6% 6.1% 12.0%
Rest of Europe0.8%6.3%5.5% 0.8% 5.5%
Africa4.6%4.6%0.0% 2.7% 1.9%
Middle East and Asia6.9%3%-3.9% 5.6% -2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean7.3%5.5%-1.8% 1.3% 4.2%
Oceania5%2.5%-2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK59.8%59.2%-0.6% 83.2% -24.0%
10+ Years3.1%17.5%14.4% 9.8% 7.7%
5-10 Years2.7%8.8%6.1% 2.9% 5.9%
2-5 Years15.8%7.9%-7.9% 2.2% 5.7%
Less than 2 years18.5%6.7%-11.8% 1.9% 4.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom67.8% 76.7% -8.9%
Ireland2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
France3.3% 0.3% 3.0%
Italy6.7% 0.6% 6.1%
Portugal1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Spain1.3% 0.4% 0.9%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Romania0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other EU countries3.3% 1.5% 1.8%
Other Europe3.3% 0.2% 3.1%
North Africa0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Eastern Asia1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
Oceania1.7% 0.1% 1.6%
No passport held1.3% 13.5% -12.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43% 37.2% 5.8%
Christian43% 46.2% -3.2%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu1.7% 1.7% 0.0%
Muslim7.6% 6.5% 1.1%
Not answered4.2% 6.0% -1.8%

Safety

Is Queenstown Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queenstown Road was 472.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 333.5% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Queenstown Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Battersea Park and the 28th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£62,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW8 4LP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Queenstown Road are based on 3327 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wandsworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Queenstown Road, London, SW8 4LP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW8 4LP

Average Price
£1,002,154
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£856,020
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£507,672
Other
£3,783,816

Estimated Average Property Prices for Queenstown Road

Average Price
£773,371
Semi-Detached
£1,120,656
Terraced
£838,636
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£772,155
Other
£669,414

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Queenstown Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
220 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£4,100,0002026-02-06 £4,100,000
246 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,175,0002025-09-18 £1,106,220
244 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£2,0002023-11-15 £1,803
Flat B 244 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£625,0002023-07-10 £592,003
Flat A, 244 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£530,0002023-01-16 £484,950
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW8 4LP

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee124
Self-Employed16
Part-Time Employee12
Retired10
Student (economically inactive)10
Unemployed10
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Looking after home or family4

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Financial and insurance activities18
Accommodation and food service activities18
Administrative and support service activities15
Information and communication12
Construction12
Human health and social work activities11
Other11
Education10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Manufacturing6
Transport and storage5
Real estate activities4

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tachbrook Nursery School
Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT
- not rated 1,728 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE
4out of 4 2,078 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND
4out of 4 2,123 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 3,142 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG
4out of 4 3,242 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
7 St Josephs Street , SW8 4EN
3out of 4 168 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE Primary School
Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS
3out of 4 589 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Griffin Primary School
Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB
- not rated 647 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Griffin Primary School
Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB
2out of 4 647 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Griffin Primary School
Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB
- not rated 647 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Battersea Park School
401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP
- not rated 1,007 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Battersea
401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP
4out of 4 1,007 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College
1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD
- not rated 1,633 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Pimlico School
Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT
- not rated 1,696 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT
3out of 4 1,696 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
- not rated 3,648 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ada National College for Digital Skills
1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD
- not rated 1,678 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 2,032 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 2,715 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 2,859 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kensington and Chelsea College
Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS
- not rated 3,079 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durand Academy
Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD
- not rated 2,330 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 4,878 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newton Preparatory School
149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX
- not rated 194 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Victory Day School
140 Battersea Park Road , SW11 4NB
- not rated 823 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Dominie School Limited
55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX
- not rated 828 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Wycliffe School
Wycliffe Road , Battersea SW11 5QS
- not rated 899 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education
Belmore Street , SW8 2JY
- not rated 1,094 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mahali and Co LimitedUnit 2, 7-9 Ingate Place93 yd
GUYER BARNUnit 11, Wow Workspace, 7-9 Ingate Place93 yd
Sendero Speciality Coffee37 Patcham Terrace, London109 yd
Corner Cafe218 Queenstown Road, London135 yd
Frew And Co Rolled Ice CreamUnit 57, Spaces Business Centre, 15-17 Ingate Place144 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Masons Arms169 Battersea Park Road, London153 yd
Paya & Horse181 Battersea Park Road, London169 yd
The Victoria166 Queenstown Road, London343 yd
Duchess BelleDuchess Of York, 101 Battersea Park Road546 yd
Vagabond WinesCircus Village West, 12 Circus Road West787 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Topps Pizza163 Battersea Park Road, London175 yd
Hello Boba157 Battersea Park Road, London186 yd
On Time PizzaBasement and Ground Floors, 42 Battersea Park Road297 yd
Pizza Guys60 Battersea Park Road, London353 yd
J WAY UK Ltd/Good BBQ UK Ltd (Unit K64-68 Stewarts Road, London447 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Waitrose322 Queenstown Road, London270 yd
Little Waitrose at Shell Service Station326 Queenstown Road, London356 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd275-277 Battersea Park Road, London448 yd
Budgens SupermarketParent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road721 yd
ZappArch 5, Culvert Place782 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School
ST. JOSEPHS STREET
artificial grass pitch124 yd
Newton Preparatory School
BATTERSEA PARK ROAD
artificial grass pitch206 yd
Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed)
Battersea Park Road
health and fitness suite468 yd
Heathbrook Park (Closed)
St. Rule Street
grass pitches634 yd
Griffin Primary School
STEWARTS ROAD
artificial grass pitch649 yd
Powerleague (Nine Elms)
THESSALY ROAD
artificial grass pitch674 yd
Battersea Park Millennium Arena
Battersea Park
athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts758 yd
Patmore Clubroom (Closed)
Thessaly Road
831 yd
Battersea Scout Centre
WICKERSLEY ROAD
944 yd
Battersea Park
BATTERSEA PARK BATTERSEA PARK ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD
grass pitches982 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 93.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed195.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.