SW11 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area on Shelgate Road, 0.5km from Clapham Junction in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Northcote ward and the Battersea constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW11 1BQ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £739k, down 11.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00022929 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELGATE ROAD, SW11 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELGATE ROAD, SW11 1BQ.
320
33
£ 108,100 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW11 1BQ is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 1BQ. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,493,750
4 sales · Mean £ 1,534,432
Flat
£ 664,000
10 sales · Mean £ 665,344
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 1BQ is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Belleville Primary School
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Honeywell Infant School
Honeywell Junior School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Belleville Wix Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Mullti rush off licence0.8 km
- Amerino0.4 km
- Wine World0.9 km
- Niki Newsagents0.9 km
- Bayley & Sage0.3 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Be At One0.3 km
- The Northcote0.3 km
- Amiga0.2 km
- Junction0.6 km
- The Eagle0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- 2 Love Tea & Coffee0.3 km
- Black Spice1.0 km
- Casa Manolo0.5 km
- Other side fried0.3 km
- Northcote Records0.3 km
- + 106 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
- Co-Operative Group Food1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Happy Valley0.8 km
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred0.2 km
- Jam 10.9 km
- Express Kebab0.8 km
- Mr Jollof Ltd0.9 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cedars Lodge1.0 km
- Travelodge London Clapham Junction0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham Junction0.7 km
- Wandsworth Common1.5 km
- Wandsworth Town1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW111BQ · Data under Open Government Licence