SW17 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackshaw Road, 0.3km from Summerstown in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Tooting Broadway ward and the Tooting constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW17 0DQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00023265 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKSHAW ROAD, SW17 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSHAW ROAD, SW17 0DQ.
306
34
£ 58,700 /yr
42%
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
SW17 0DQ has a significant social housing presence — 62% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW17 0DQ. The average age is 33.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW17 0DQ is moderate at 53 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
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
Broadwater Primary School
Garratt Park School
Burntwood School
The Priory CofE School
Earlsfield Primary School
Gatton (VA) Primary School
Garfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Delfina Sweets0.4 km
- Hanny Merchant Ltd0.8 km
- Jammis Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- KTN Food and Wine0.8 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- By The Horns Plough Lane0.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Le Pernella0.8 km
- Bigs Foods0.9 km
- Gym Mezze0.9 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Marmaris Piri Piri1.0 km
- Sea Horse Fish Bar0.9 km
- McChina Takeaway0.8 km
- China Palace London0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Corner Pin0.3 km
- The Selkirk0.9 km
- The Leather Bottle0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Haydons Road0.8 km
- Wimbledon0.9 km
- Earlsfield1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW170DQ · Data under Open Government Licence