SW17 0BG is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Summerstown in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Common ward and the Tooting constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW17 0BG is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW17 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00170929 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW17 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW17 0BG.
284
34
£ 79,000 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW17 0BG 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
SW17 0BG is a young, economically active community — 78% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW17 0BG. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW17 0BG is moderate at 56 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.
school Local Schools
Burntwood School
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
Broadwater Primary School
Garratt Park School
Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service
Nightingale Community Academy
Ernest Bevin Academy
Earlsfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Aukland-Rogers Chemists0.7 km
- Bangla Bazaar1.0 km
- St George's Student Union Shop0.9 km
- Aslam Butchers1.0 km
- Broadway's Candyland1.0 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Castle1.0 km
- The Tapas Room Ltd1.0 km
- Tequila Mockingbird0.9 km
- The Leather Bottle0.7 km
- The Selkirk0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Don's Hut0.6 km
- Inferno Grill and Pizza0.4 km
- Tooting Community Kitchen1.0 km
- Trinity Fields Trust0.8 km
- Vegan Express0.4 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Wimbledon Kitchen0.6 km
- Lahore Spices1.0 km
- Coffeemax0.9 km
- Mexican Fresh/Dragon Wok1.0 km
- China Dragon0.5 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earlsfield1.1 km
- Haydons Road1.3 km
- Wimbledon1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW170BG · Data under Open Government Licence