SW11 8BW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Queenstown 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 8BW 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 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 26.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00183212 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENSTOWN ROAD, SW11 8BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENSTOWN ROAD, SW11 8BW.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 8BW 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
With 67% economic activity and an average age of 30, SW11 8BW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 26.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 8BW. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 1,238,000
108 sales · Mean £ 1,375,615
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 8BW is above average at 114 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Griffin Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
Harris Academy Battersea
Pimlico Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- All Weather1.0 km
- Putt In The Park1.0 km
- Tea Terrace1.0 km
- Entrecote Time0.4 km
- Mex Club0.8 km
- + 82 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Gopuff0.6 km
- Battersea Wine and Spirits0.4 km
- Majestic Wine0.1 km
- Condell Superstore1.0 km
- Aeonian Foods Ltd0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- JUANA TACOS0.8 km
- Tops Pizza Delivery0.4 km
- Yoobi Sushi0.7 km
- Cafe Santa Cruzense1.0 km
- Cassianos's Brazilian Food Ltd0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Vagabond Wines0.2 km
- Oxeye0.9 km
- South West Eleven0.7 km
- Megan's0.3 km
- The Victoria0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Little Waitrose at Shell Service Stat0.2 km
- Budgens Supermarket0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Art'otel London0.3 km
- Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Battersea Park0.3 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)0.6 km
- Wandsworth Road1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Battersea Park Rail Station0.4 km
- 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: SW118BW · Data under Open Government Licence