SW15 2BH is a sought-after residential area on Carlton Drive, 0.5km from West Hill in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within East Putney ward and the Putney 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k, up 59.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW15 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00022631 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON DRIVE, SW15 2BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON DRIVE, SW15 2BH.
372
38
£ 76,200 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW15 2BH 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
SW15 2BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £577k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 59.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW15 2BH. The average age is 37.8. 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
£ 655,000
4 sales · Mean £ 656,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW15 2BH has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ashcroft Technology Academy
Brandlehow Primary School
Ark Putney Academy
Hotham Primary School
Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School
Ronald Ross Primary School
Greenmead School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- SOUTHFIELDS LAWN TENNIS CLUB0.9 km
- Fez Club0.4 km
- Lost Society0.4 km
- Revolution0.4 km
- The Arab Boy1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Artisan0.5 km
- Bubble East Cafe0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Kashmir Restaurant0.8 km
- La Casa Mia Italian Restaurant0.9 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Creams Cafe0.6 km
- Mc Donald's0.7 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 km
- What a Chicken0.3 km
- Miraj0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Browns0.7 km
- Chinese Herbal Medical Centre0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- Odeon Cinema0.8 km
- Best One0.4 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lindner MK Hotels Ltd0.8 km
- Lodge Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Putney0.4 km
- Wandsworth1.8 km
- Wandsworth Town2.0 km
Bus Stops
- East Putney Underground Station0.3 km
- East Putney Underground Station0.3 km
- East Putney Underground Station0.4 km
- Putney Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW152BH · Data under Open Government Licence