Nine Elms Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 5BZ is located in the Nine Elms electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nine Elms Lane, London, SW8 5BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 5BY, SW8 5DB, SW8 2BW, SW8 2DA, SW8 2DU, SW8 5RR, SW8 2AU, SW8 2AZ, SW1V 3JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 5BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 50.8% | 7.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 56.7% | 49.2% | -7.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 53.8% | 57.5% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 29.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 55.4% | 57.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 27.7% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5BZ this area, 6.9% 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 61.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 17% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.2% | 61.9% | -2.3% | 33.8% | 28.1% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 70.4% | 69.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 53.7% 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 | 54.3% | 53.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 17.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 53.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 30.5% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 5.8% | -5.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 4.6% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 5.8% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nine Elms Lane was 470.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 332.2% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Nine Elms Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Battersea Park and the 29th highest crime rate of 806 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 91 Riverside Court, 20 Nine Elms Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-06-20 | £595,083 |
| Flat 77 Riverside Court, 20 Nine Elms Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2023-06-16 | £837,877 |
| Flat 83 Riverside Court, 20 Nine Elms Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2022-10-28 | £769,748 |
| Flat 89 Riverside Court, 20 Nine Elms Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2021-06-28 | £925,834 |
| Flat 96 Riverside Court, 20 Nine Elms Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,750,000 | 2020-11-03 | £2,554,569 |
SW8 5BZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | - not rated | 328 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 | 1,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,963 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 | 3,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Wyvil Road , SW8 2TJ | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | - not rated | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Primary Lupus Street , Westminster SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 702 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Gardens Primary Academy Ranelagh Road , Pimlico SW1V 3EU | - not rated | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico School Lupus Street , SW1V 3AT | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| 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 | 1,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , London SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 755 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchill Gardens Language Unit Ranelagh Road , SW1V 3EU | - not rated | 760 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Five Bridges 331 Kennington Lane , Vauxhall SE11 5QY | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Alpha Community School At Springfield Methodist Church Wandsworth Road , South Lambeth SW8 2JU | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Trade UK Ltd | One Thames City, Apartment B2101, 8 Carnation Way | 160 yd | |
| Waterfront Brasserie | 3 St George Wharf, London | 275 yd | |
| Skypool | Embassy Gardens, 3 Viaduct Gardens | 282 yd | |
| Brunswick House Cafe | 30 Wandsworth Road, London | 296 yd | |
| The Grosvenor | 79 GROSVENOR ROAD | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverside (Unit 14) | 5 St George Wharf, London | 362 yd | |
| Fire | Arches 39-44 Parry Street, London | 480 yd | |
| Nine Elms Tavern | Unit D3, 3 Riverlight Quay | 605 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 611 yd | |
| Ashtar Lounge | Arches 80 To 81, Albert Embankment | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knot | Shops, Vauxhall Station | 296 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 21A St George Wharf, London | 362 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 370 yd | |
| Sushi Daily (Waitrose) | Waitrose, 1 New Union Square | 411 yd | |
| Gail's | 84 South Lambeth Road, London | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 225 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 370 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 468 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 520 yd | |
| Tesco | 93-95 LUPUS STREET | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Dolphin Fitness Club DOLPHIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 612 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 685 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Pimlico Academy LUPUS STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Michaels) REGENCY STREET | 849 yd | |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 964 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 | 226.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 174.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.