SW17 0BA is a mixed residential area on Riverside Road, 0.3km from Summerstown in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Common ward and the Tooting constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW17 0BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW17 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00022597 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE ROAD, SW17 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE ROAD, SW17 0BA.
259
35
£ 79,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW17 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, SW17 0BA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW17 0BA. The average age is 34.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW17 0BA is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Garratt Park School
Wimbledon Park Primary School
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
Burntwood School
The Priory CofE School
Earlsfield Primary School
Anglo Portuguese School of London
Broadwater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- J G General Store0.9 km
- Earlsfield Pharmacy0.7 km
- TM Convenience Stores0.6 km
- Wimbledon Newsagents0.5 km
- Basilico0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Corner Pin0.2 km
- The Country House1.0 km
- Tequila Mockingbird0.8 km
- The Leather Bottle0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Haydons Cafe0.7 km
- Little Learners In the Park0.6 km
- Pizza and Pasta0.7 km
- Umi Sushi0.7 km
- Donburi & Co0.9 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F0.3 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- McChina Takeaway0.7 km
- China Palace London0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Wimbledon Kitchen0.3 km
- Golden Palace0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haydons Road0.8 km
- Earlsfield1.0 km
- Wimbledon1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW170BA · Data under Open Government Licence