Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

BLACKSHAW ROAD, SW17 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSHAW ROAD, SW17 0BU.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 58,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW17 0BU 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW17 0BU — age 36, 47% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 18.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW17 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackshaw Road, 0.1km from Tooting in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Tooting Broadway ward and the Tooting constituency.

Within the SW17 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £575k, down 18.5% 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 SW17 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00023246 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW17 0BU. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.4%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 615,000

10 sales · Mean £ 601,500

Flat

£ 450,000

7 sales · Mean £ 456,535

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW17 0BU is moderate at 73 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.

Violence and sexual offences221
Anti-social behaviour91
Other theft46
Public order38
Vehicle crime30

school Local Schools

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Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit

Good262 pupils0.3 km
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Broadwater Primary School

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.5 km
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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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The Priory CofE School

Good217 pupils0.9 km
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Gatton (VA) Primary School

Outstanding623 pupils0.9 km
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Sellincourt Primary School

Good353 pupils1.0 km
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Garratt Park School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • La Farina1.0 km
  • Amigos Burgers and Shakes0.9 km
  • Brickwood Coffee & Bread1.0 km
  • Ding Ding1.0 km
  • Franco Manca1.0 km
  • + 96 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Meow's Canteen1.0 km
  • TK Maxx UK1.0 km
  • SRI Video & Grocery0.8 km
  • TM Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • Tooting Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 64 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Guasacaca1.0 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • McChina Takeaway0.7 km
  • Olive 3 Pizza Chicken0.8 km
  • Brooklyn's Diner0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Corner Pin0.7 km
  • Tooting Conservative & Unionist Club1.0 km
  • Graveney & Meadow0.9 km
  • The Selkirk0.8 km
  • Tooting Tram and Social0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon0.6 km
  • Haydons Road0.7 km
  • Earlsfield1.6 km