Thessaly Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 5EJ is located in the Nine Elms electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thessaly Road, London, SW8 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 4JR, SW8 4AD, SW8 4AN, SW8 4JU, SW8 4HD, SW8 4JT, SW8 4EQ, SW8 4JP, SW8 4JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW8 5EJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 43.3% | 49.2% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 56.7% | 50.8% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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% | 63.9% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 26.4% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (94.1%) 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% | 61.8% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 3.6% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 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 5EJ this area, 4.4% 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 76.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -8.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.2% | 76.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 42.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% 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% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 70.4% | 51.8% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 32.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 32.4% | -21.9% | 83.2% | -50.8% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 17% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 25.3% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 32.8% | -20.2% | 83.2% | -50.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 18.4% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 16% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 16% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 16.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.2% | 76.7% | -24.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 4% | 0.1% | 3.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thessaly Road was 548.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 348.3% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thessaly Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Battersea Park and the 24th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 154.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop Sports Facility Thessaly Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-11-24 | £212,199 |
SW8 5EJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5EJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW8 5EJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 2,363 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 | 2,633 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 | 2,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary School Corunna Road , Battersea SW8 4JS | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffin Primary School Stewarts Road , SW8 4JB | 2out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School Churchill Gardens Road , SW1V 3AG | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathbrook Primary School St Rule Street , SW8 3EH | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico Academy Lupus Street , Pimlico SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,386 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Battersea 401 Battersea Park Road , SW11 5AP | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 2,663 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 | 2,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,032 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 | 4,279 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 | 452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dominie School Limited 55 Warriner Gardens , Battersea SW11 4DX | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurels School 1 Chelsea Embankment , SW3 4LG | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fairley House School 30 Causton Street , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerleague | Power League Football, 130 Thessaly Road | 1 yd | |
| Two Little Giraffes | 184 Thessaly Road, London | 220 yd | |
| Foodie Friday's socail food bank | St Georges Church House, 11 Patmore Street | 298 yd | |
| The Market Club | East Cut, New Covent Garden Market | 321 yd | |
| Entrecote Time | Unit 15, 76 Stewarts Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess Belle | Duchess Of York, 101 Battersea Park Road | 338 yd | |
| Nine Elms Tavern | Unit D3, 3 Riverlight Quay | 538 yd | |
| Masons Arms | 169 Battersea Park Road, London | 642 yd | |
| The Surprise | The Surprise Public House, 16 Southville | 677 yd | |
| The Nottingham Castle | The Nottingham Castle Public House, 257 Wandsworth Road | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Santa Cruzense | 4 Condell Road, London | 363 yd | |
| J WAY UK Ltd/Good BBQ UK Ltd (Unit K | 64-68 Stewarts Road, London | 375 yd | |
| Chick Chick Crew SoBe Burger | Kitchen 17 Food Stars, 76-82 Stewarts Road | 399 yd | |
| Mukbang Club Limited | K5 Foodstars, 76-82 Stewarts Road | 399 yd | |
| Twice As Nice | 192 Wandsworth Road, London | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 214 Wandsworth Road, London | 592 yd | |
| Waitrose | 322 Queenstown Road, London | 714 yd | |
| Little Waitrose at Shell Service Station | 326 Queenstown Road, London | 726 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Nine Elms) THESSALY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 4 yd |
| Griffin Primary School STEWARTS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 441 yd |
| Patmore Clubroom (Closed) Thessaly Road | 443 yd | |
| Chelsea Bridge Hotel Queenstown Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 509 yd |
| Lambeth College (Closed) Belmore Street | 525 yd | |
| Newton Preparatory School BATTERSEA PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 525 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School ST. JOSEPHS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 580 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Lambeth) Wandsworth Road | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 659 yd |
| Larkhall Park PRIORY MEWS | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 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.