SW11 5DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dagnall Street, 0.3km from Battersea in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Battersea Park ward and the Battersea constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW11 5DS 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, up 62.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00022844 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAGNALL STREET, SW11 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAGNALL STREET, SW11 5DS.
274
32
£ 56,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW11 5DS has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 62.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 5DS. The average age is 32.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 308,500
4 sales · Mean £ 333,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW11 5DS has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Chesterton Primary School
Harris Academy Battersea
John Burns Primary School
Shaftesbury Park Primary School
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Heathbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Leilani Restaurant0.8 km
- Pear Tree Cafe0.7 km
- Bangkok Bay0.7 km
- Brazil Cafe Ltd0.9 km
- Jimmy Griddle0.3 km
- + 90 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Budgens Supermarket0.1 km
- Co-Operative Group Food0.8 km
- Battersea Local0.9 km
- Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Coop Fried Chicken & German Doner0.9 km
- Moonlight0.7 km
- Tops Pizza Delivery0.8 km
- Wraps & Wings0.8 km
- China Garden Express0.9 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Abilio's Cafe & Deli0.3 km
- Boss Burger0.3 km
- Lavender Grocers0.9 km
- Londinio Liquers0.9 km
- Majorelle Supermarket0.4 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Lighthouse (Dovedale House)0.4 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- The Latchmere PH0.6 km
- South West Eleven0.3 km
- The Union Arms0.9 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)0.7 km
- Battersea Park0.7 km
- Wandsworth Road1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW115DS · Data under Open Government Licence