Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

RIVERLIGHT QUAY, SW11 8BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERLIGHT QUAY, SW11 8BF.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW11 8BF 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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Area Character

At 79% private renter occupancy, SW11 8BF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 49.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW11 8BF is an up-and-coming urban area on Riverlight Quay, 0.2km from Nine Elms in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Nine Elms ward and the Battersea constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW11 8BF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 49.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW11 8BF are sourced from Output Area E00183197 (shared with 8 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 8BF. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.3%
Asian / British Asian29.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.9%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,085,000

10 sales · Mean £ 1,198,950

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW11 8BF is above average at 117 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences202
Anti-social behaviour162
Theft from the person147
Shoplifting123
Other theft111

school Local Schools

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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Good170 pupils0.6 km
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Churchill Gardens Primary Academy

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Tachbrook Nursery School

Good59 pupils0.6 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good225 pupils0.6 km
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Pimlico Primary

Outstanding357 pupils0.7 km
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Pimlico Academy

Good1170 pupils0.7 km
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Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism

Outstanding482 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good199 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

114 nearby
  • Chokhi Dhani0.0 km
  • Evernight0.4 km
  • Homeboy Bar0.1 km
  • Entrecote Time0.6 km
  • Mex Club0.9 km
  • + 109 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Tops Pizza Delivery0.9 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
  • JUANA TACOS0.9 km
  • Selekt Chicken0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Delicias De Portugal1.0 km
  • Battersea Wine and Spirits1.0 km
  • Majestic Wine0.8 km
  • Day One TBA Local Express0.8 km
  • S \& V News0.7 km
  • + 46 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Cavendish Arms0.9 km
  • The Riverside (Unit 14)0.9 km
  • Vagabond Wines0.6 km
  • Oxeye0.2 km
  • Fire1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Romano'S Hotel0.9 km
  • Blades Hotel0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
  • Victoria Inn Hotel0.9 km
  • Art'otel London0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Little Waitrose at Shell Service Stat0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's - Main Store0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Battersea Park0.9 km
  • Vauxhall1.0 km
  • Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Battersea Power Station Underground Station0.4 km
  • Battersea Power Station Pier0.5 km
  • Battersea Power Station Pier0.5 km
  • Battersea Power Station Pier0.5 km