SW11 4EJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Palmer Road, 0.7km from Nine Elms in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Battersea Park ward and the Battersea constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW11 4EJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.0M, down 12.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00183097 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMER ROAD, SW11 4EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER ROAD, SW11 4EJ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 4EJ 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
SW11 4EJ is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 4EJ. The average age is 30.1. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 941,600
69 sales · Mean £ 955,697
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 4EJ is above average at 103 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
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Griffin Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Heathbrook Primary School
Harris Academy Battersea
John Burns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Queenstown Stores0.7 km
- Boss Burger0.9 km
- Yummy Candies0.4 km
- B & G Superstore 10.8 km
- Cost Cutter0.5 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Art'otel London0.3 km
- Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Megan's0.5 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- Duchess Belle0.3 km
- Flanagans of Battersea0.2 km
- No 29 Power Station West0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Arch Light Cinemas0.4 km
- Bamboo Bay Ltd0.6 km
- Black Cab Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Bread Street Kitchen - Battersea Power Station0.4 km
- Cinnamon Kitchen - BPS0.5 km
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Reef Kitchens1.0 km
- Cafe Santa Cruzense0.8 km
- Cassianos's Brazilian Food Ltd0.6 km
- Pizza on Time Ltd0.4 km
- Tops Pizza Delivery0.1 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Budgens Supermarket0.8 km
- Little Waitrose at Shell Service Stat0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Battersea Park0.1 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)0.4 km
- Wandsworth Road1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Battersea Park Rail Station0.1 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea) Rail Station0.4 km
- Battersea Power Station Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW114EJ · Data under Open Government Licence