SW11 1BB is a mixed residential area on Shelgate Road, 0.5km from Bolingbroke in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Lavender ward and the Battersea constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW11 1BB 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 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £490k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00022921 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELGATE ROAD, SW11 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELGATE ROAD, SW11 1BB.
219
34
£ 81,200 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 1BB 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
High employment, young population. SW11 1BB combines 74% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 SW11 1BB. The average age is 33.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 1BB is moderate at 78 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 Junior School
Honeywell Infant School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Belleville Wix Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Mullti rush off licence0.8 km
- Amerino0.3 km
- Wine World0.7 km
- Niki Newsagents0.8 km
- Bayley & Sage0.2 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Be At One0.2 km
- The Northcote0.2 km
- Amiga0.2 km
- Junction0.5 km
- The Eagle0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
110 nearby- 2 Love Tea & Coffee0.2 km
- Black Spice0.9 km
- Casa Manolo0.4 km
- Hatched Restaurant0.8 km
- Other side fried0.2 km
- + 105 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Happy Valley0.6 km
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred0.0 km
- Jam 10.8 km
- Express Kebab0.9 km
- Panku Clapham Junction0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Clapham Junction0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham Junction0.6 km
- Wandsworth Common1.5 km
- Wandsworth Town1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW111BB · Data under Open Government Licence