SW11 1BA is a well-regarded residential area on Shelgate Road, 0.5km from Clapham Junction in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Northcote ward and the Battersea constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW11, SW11 1BA offers 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00022920 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELGATE ROAD, SW11 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELGATE ROAD, SW11 1BA.
295
32
£ 108,100 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 1BA 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SW11 1BA's low deprivation rank, 62% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.1M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 1BA. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 2,100,000
4 sales · Mean £ 2,256,250
Flat
£ 892,500
3 sales · Mean £ 788,516
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 1BA is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Belleville Primary School
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Honeywell Infant School
Honeywell Junior School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Belleville Wix Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Mullti rush off licence0.8 km
- Amerino0.3 km
- Wine World0.9 km
- Niki Newsagents0.9 km
- Bayley & Sage0.3 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Be At One0.3 km
- The Northcote0.3 km
- Amiga0.2 km
- Junction0.6 km
- The Eagle0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- 2 Love Tea & Coffee0.3 km
- Black Spice0.9 km
- Casa Manolo0.5 km
- Other side fried0.3 km
- Northcote Records0.3 km
- + 106 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
- Co-Operative Group Food1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Happy Valley0.8 km
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred0.2 km
- Jam 10.9 km
- Express Kebab0.8 km
- Mr Jollof Ltd0.8 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Clapham Junction0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham Junction0.7 km
- Wandsworth Common1.5 km
- Wandsworth Town1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SW111BA · Data under Open Government Licence