64,566TOTAL POPULATION
25,928HOUSEHOLDS
6.4%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£66,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SW17 POSTCODE REGION

London (SW17)

The SW17 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1597 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the SW17 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Wandsworth Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 38% of people in SW17 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SW17 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


SW17 is a postcode district in South West London which is part of the KT postcode area. It mainly covers the London Borough of Wandsworth, extending beyond Balham and Tooting rail stations. The SW17 postcode district is roughly bounded by Battersea Park and Brixton to the north, Clapham Common and Tooting Bec to the east, Morden to the south and Wimbledon and Colliers Wood to the west.

SW17 covers a wide range of residential and commercial areas, including Bec-Scaffolding, Earlsfield, Furzedown, Latchmere, Pentonville, St Ann's Hill, Summerstown and Wandsworth Common. It is a highly desirable area, with many local amenities, parks and leisure activities. It is home to many local restaurants, bars, pubs and shops, all of which offer something for the whole family.

The area has excellent transport links, with both the Northern Line and Thameslink reaching town. Direct services take passengers to Central London, with Earlsfield and Tooting Bec stations providing connections to destinations including Clapham Junction, St Pancras International and Brixton. There are also a number of bus services linking SW17 to the rest of London.

The area also boasts a range of well-regarded schools, from primary to secondary level, along with a selection of higher education institutions. The iconic Wimbledon Stadium is located within postcode SW17, and is a popular destination for both residents and visitors. It is host to international tennis tournaments, boxing matches and music concerts. Wandsworth Common is also situated in the area, and provides a beautiful green space consisting of grassy areas, woodlands and ponds.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84%WORKING
  • 16%UNEMPLOYED

16% of people in SW17 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 38%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 46%WHITE
  • 54%NON-WHITE

46% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SW17Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

SW17 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSW17
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameWandsworth 031
LSOA NameWandsworth 031C
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SW17 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SW17, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Balham
Earlsfield
Summerstown
Tooting Graveney
Upper Tooting
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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