Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

SHELGATE ROAD, SW11 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELGATE ROAD, SW11 1BQ.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 108,100 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

home £739,722 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Shoplifting197
Anti-social behaviour196
Violence and sexual offences150
Vehicle crime91
Other theft90

school Local Schools

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Belleville Primary School

Outstanding919 pupils0.3 km
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Ark Bolingbroke Academy

Good754 pupils0.5 km
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Honeywell Infant School

Good321 pupils0.6 km
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Honeywell Junior School

Good345 pupils0.6 km
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ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good142 pupils0.9 km
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Belleville Wix Academy

Good300 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea

Good382 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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
fastfood

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

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