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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 67.8% | 70% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 19.2% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56% | 62% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 24.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 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 65.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 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 Levels | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.8% | 65.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 32.1% |
| Other | 13.4% | 0% | -13.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 76.4% | 72.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 61.4% | 59.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 18.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 3% | -3.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 59.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 17.5% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 7.9% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 6.7% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queenstown Road was 452.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.4% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Queenstown Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Battersea Park and the 36th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000 | 2023-11-15 | £1,876 |
| Flat B 244 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-07-10 | £615,942 |
| Flat A, 244 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-01-16 | £504,560 |
| Ground Floor Flat 254 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-12-05 | £573,605 |
| 238 Queenstown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2022-05-11 | £1,097,164 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 1,944 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 | 2,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School 7 St Joseph's Street , Battersea SW8 4BE | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Dagnall Street , Battersea SW11 5DT | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Primary School Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB | 2out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,576 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint John Bosco College Parkham Street , Battersea SW11 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurels School 1 Chelsea Embankment , SW3 4LG | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahali and Co Limited | Unit 2, 7-9 Ingate Place | 93 yd | |
| GUYER BARN | Unit 11, Wow Workspace, 7-9 Ingate Place | 93 yd | |
| Sendero Speciality Coffee | 37 Patcham Terrace, London | 109 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 218 Queenstown Road, London | 135 yd | |
| Frew And Co Rolled Ice Cream | Unit 57, Spaces Business Centre, 15-17 Ingate Place | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms | 169 Battersea Park Road, London | 153 yd | |
| Paya & Horse | 181 Battersea Park Road, London | 169 yd | |
| The Victoria | 166 Queenstown Road, London | 343 yd | |
| Duchess Belle | Duchess Of York, 101 Battersea Park Road | 546 yd | |
| Vagabond Wines | Circus Village West, 12 Circus Road West | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topps Pizza | 163 Battersea Park Road, London | 175 yd | |
| Hello Boba | 157 Battersea Park Road, London | 186 yd | |
| On Time Pizza | Basement and Ground Floors, 42 Battersea Park Road | 297 yd | |
| Pizza Guys | 60 Battersea Park Road, London | 353 yd | |
| J WAY UK Ltd/Good BBQ UK Ltd (Unit K | 64-68 Stewarts Road, London | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 322 Queenstown Road, London | 270 yd | |
| Little Waitrose at Shell Service Station | 326 Queenstown Road, London | 356 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 275-277 Battersea Park Road, London | 448 yd | |
| Budgens Supermarket | Parent Of Former Development Site Of 319 To 323, Battersea Park Road | 721 yd | |
| Zapp | Arch 5, Culvert Place | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 124 yd |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 206 yd |
| Parkes Health Club (Westminster College) (Closed) Battersea Park Road | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 649 yd |
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 674 yd |
| Battersea Park Millennium Arena Battersea Park | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 758 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 pitches | 982 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 195.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.