Postcode report
SW11 5SL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SW11 5SL: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW11 5SL is a postcode in Battersea Park, Wandsworth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW11 5SL, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW11 5SL are local prosperity and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SW11 5SL is based on Wandsworth 009 Census 2021. It covers 8,821 residents, 11,080 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 38% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near SW11 5SL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £590k from 133 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW11 5SL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW11 5SL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW11 5SL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 75 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SW11 5SL
Is SW11 5SL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SW11 5SL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW11 5SL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SW11 5SL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SW11 5SL?
LocaleIQ matched SW11 5SL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW11 5SL?
The latest median sold price is £590k based on 133 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW11 5SL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 75 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.