Wandsworth Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW8 4PH is located in the Stockwell West & Larkhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 4PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 4PA, SW8 4TN, SW8 2XR, SW8 4TP, SW8 4NY, SW8 2XP, SW4 6AB, SW8 2AD, SW8 3LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 4PH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.2% | 48.7% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 56.8% | 51.3% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 4PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.1% 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 | 80.1% | 75.1% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 37.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.8% | 16.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 67.6% | 66.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 26% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4PH this area, 4.1% 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 75.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.4% | 75.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 41.9% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 85% | 84.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 66.7% | 63.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 18.8% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 9.8% | 3.9% | -5.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 63% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 15.9% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 4.6% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wandsworth Road was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Stockwell East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wandsworth Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Stockwell East and the 175th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A 394 Wandsworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2019-08-19 | £405,169 |
| Flat B 394 Wandsworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2015-08-04 | £492,686 |
| Flat A 394 Wandsworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £360,000 | 2014-12-18 | £415,877 |
| 394B Wandsworth Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2007-07-02 | £892,786 |
| 394B Wandsworth Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-03-31 | £775,862 |
SW8 4PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 4PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 257 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 68 |
| Information and communication | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,491 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 | 2,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,775 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 | 256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Primary School Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB | 2out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hall Primary School (Including Lark Hall Centre for Pupils with Autism) Smedley Street , Clapham SW4 6PH | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School 7 St Joseph's Street , Battersea SW8 4BE | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth Academy Elms Road , Clapham SW4 9ET | 2out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 2,209 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 1,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 811 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton House the Manor School The Manor , 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common , Clapham Common SW4 9SD | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne School 49 Combermere Road , SW9 9QD | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orit Ethiopian Restaurant \& Bar | Ground Floor, 388 Wandsworth Road | 41 yd | |
| Turkish Chef Mediterranen Restaurant | 390 Wandsworth Road, London | 41 yd | |
| McDonald's | 366 - 370 Wandsworth Road, London | 139 yd | |
| Golfinhos | 461 Wandsworth Road, London | 246 yd | |
| Dessert Heaven | 467 Wandsworth Road, London | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeleys Free House | Feelys Free House, 99 Union Road | 291 yd | |
| Bread & Roses | The Bread And Roses Public House, 68 Clapham Manor Street | 543 yd | |
| Old Town Tavern | 29 North Street, London | 619 yd | |
| The Bobbin | 1 - 3 Lillieshall Road, London | 669 yd | |
| Apollo Arms | 13 - 19 Old Town, London | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Tom's Cabin | 394B Wandsworth Road, London | 40 yd | |
| Lebanese Grill 2 | 523 Wandsworth Road, London | 65 yd | |
| Kams Chicken | 535 Wandsworth Road, London | 79 yd | |
| Toro Sushi & Japanese Yama Sushi | 585 Wandsworth Road, London | 230 yd | |
| Chick Chick Crew SoBe Burger | Kitchen 17 Food Stars, 76-82 Stewarts Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 851 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 399 - 407 Clapham Road, London | 928 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 33 Clapham High Street, London | 983 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 646 - 650 Wandsworth Road, London | 1,000 yd | |
| Tesco | Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heathbrook Park (Closed) St. Rule Street | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 422 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 518 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Clapham) 4-20 4-20 NORTH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 805 yd | |
| Clapham Leisure Centre CLAPHAM MANOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 844 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Oasis Play MAIN OFFICE MAIN OFFICE PRIORY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 856 yd |
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 859 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.