Nine Elms Lane is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW8 5RR is located in the Nine Elms electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nine Elms Lane, London, SW8 5RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW8 2BW, SW8 2DA, SW8 2DU, SW8 2AX, SW8 2AU, SW8 2AZ, SW8 2HG, SW8 2LG, SW8 2LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW8 5RR 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 5RR, 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 5RR 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 460.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 276.1% higher than the Battersea Park average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Nine Elms Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Battersea Park and the 33rd highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.1%.

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.
SW8 5RR 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 | 3out of 4 | 334 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 | 1,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,037 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 | 3,602 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 | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Cathedral RC Primary School Bessborough Place , SW1V 3SE | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pimlico Primary Lupus Street , Westminster SW1V 3AT | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 6 Durham Street , SE11 5JA | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herbert Morrison Primary School Hartington Road , SW8 2HP | 4out of 4 | 787 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 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College 1 Sutherland Street , SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 1,422 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grey Coat Hospital Greycoat Place , SW1P 2DY | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,241 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 | 3,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,366 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 , SW1P 4AU | - not rated | 715 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Under School Adrian House , 27 Vincent Square SW1P 2NN | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square , SW1V 1PP | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Preparatory School 149 Battersea Park Road , SW8 4BX | - not rated | 1,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Brasserie | 3 St George Wharf, London | 106 yd | |
| Brunswick House Cafe | 30 Wandsworth Road, London | 115 yd | |
| Eagle Trade UK Ltd | One Thames City, Apartment B2101, 8 Carnation Way | 148 yd | |
| Vine Bar London | Unit 7 Block F, St George Wharf | 204 yd | |
| Cottons Restaurant | 9 St George Wharf, London | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverside (Unit 14) | 5 St George Wharf, London | 204 yd | |
| Fire | Arches 39-44 Parry Street, London | 284 yd | |
| Mother Kelly's | Arch 76 Albert Embankment, London | 531 yd | |
| Ashtar Lounge | Arches 80 To 81, Albert Embankment | 537 yd | |
| Nolan's Freehouse | 33 Wilcox Road, London | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knot | Shops, Vauxhall Station | 115 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 21A St George Wharf, London | 204 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's, 62 Wandsworth Road | 334 yd | |
| Win And Lily Oriental | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 339 yd | |
| Get The Greek | 6 South Lambeth Place, London | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Block F, St George Wharf, London, London | 79 yd | |
| Waitrose | 3 Bondway, London | 276 yd | |
| Sainsbury's - Main Store | Sainsburys, 62 Wandsworth Road | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7 - 11 South Lambeth Place, London | 340 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | Ground Floor, 173 - 175 South Lambeth Road | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Vauxhall) 6a 6a St. George Wharf | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Vauxhall Park FENTIMAN ROAD | tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Paris Gymnasium (Closed) 73-74 73-74 Goding Street | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| South Bank Club 124-130 124-130 WANDSWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 699 yd |
| Dolphin Fitness Club DOLPHIN SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School Kennington Lane | artificial grass pitch | 778 yd |
| Crossfit Se11 RAILWAY ARCH 103 RAILWAY ARCH 103 TINWORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Pimlico Academy LUPUS STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Archbishop Tenisons School KENNINGTON OVAL | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| The Grey Coat Hospital School (St Michaels) REGENCY STREET | 915 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.