SW11 6RE is a sought-after residential area on Northcote Road, 0.2km from Bolingbroke in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Northcote ward and the Battersea constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6RE are sourced from Output Area E00022949 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHCOTE ROAD, SW11 6RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHCOTE ROAD, SW11 6RE.
359
31
£ 94,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 6RE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW11 6RE spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £156k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 6RE. The average age is 31.3. 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
Flat
£ 248,361
8 sales · Mean £ 267,430
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW11 6RE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Honeywell Junior School
Honeywell Infant School
Belleville Primary School
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Oak Lodge School
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Balham Nursery School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Nightingale PH0.6 km
- County Arms0.8 km
- All Bar One0.7 km
- Made In Italy 3.00.6 km
- Amiga0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Bella's Fruit & Veg0.9 km
- Bellevue Pharmacy0.9 km
- Nightingale Patisserie0.7 km
- The Wine Twit0.6 km
- Gail's Bakery0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Brickwood Coffee & Bread0.8 km
- Blank Street1.0 km
- Deli Boutique0.3 km
- The Althorp1.0 km
- Wandsworth Visitors Centre (Visitors0.9 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Aux Merveilleux de Fred0.6 km
- Amar Lebanese Kitchen0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Kokoro0.9 km
- Seafare Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Common0.9 km
- Clapham Junction1.2 km
- Balham1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW116RE · Data under Open Government Licence