SW11 8BF is an up-and-coming urban area on Riverlight Quay, 0.2km from Nine Elms in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Nine Elms ward and the Battersea constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW11 8BF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 49.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 8BF are sourced from Output Area E00183197 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERLIGHT QUAY, SW11 8BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERLIGHT QUAY, SW11 8BF.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 8BF 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
At 79% private renter occupancy, SW11 8BF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 49.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 8BF. The average age is 33.3. 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
£ 1,085,000
10 sales · Mean £ 1,198,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 8BF is above average at 117 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 Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
Tachbrook Nursery School
St George's CofE Primary School
Pimlico Primary
Pimlico Academy
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Chokhi Dhani0.0 km
- Evernight0.4 km
- Homeboy Bar0.1 km
- Entrecote Time0.6 km
- Mex Club0.9 km
- + 109 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Tops Pizza Delivery0.9 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- JUANA TACOS0.9 km
- Selekt Chicken0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Delicias De Portugal1.0 km
- Battersea Wine and Spirits1.0 km
- Majestic Wine0.8 km
- Day One TBA Local Express0.8 km
- S \& V News0.7 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Cavendish Arms0.9 km
- The Riverside (Unit 14)0.9 km
- Vagabond Wines0.6 km
- Oxeye0.2 km
- Fire1.0 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Romano'S Hotel0.9 km
- Blades Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Victoria Inn Hotel0.9 km
- Art'otel London0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Little Waitrose at Shell Service Stat0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Sainsbury's - Main Store0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Battersea Park0.9 km
- Vauxhall1.0 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Battersea Power Station Underground Station0.4 km
- Battersea Power Station Pier0.5 km
- Battersea Power Station Pier0.5 km
- Battersea Power Station Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW118BF · Data under Open Government Licence