Area Information for Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ

Fruit & Vegetable Market in Wandsworth is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Nine Elms ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Battersea. This page combines information for the address Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SW8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Wandsworth
Ward Nine Elms
Constituency Battersea * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Nine Elms), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 262 crimes were reported within half a mile of SW8 5JJ.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ:

Fruit & Vegetable Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5LL
New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5EN
New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5EQ
Fruit & Vegetable Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5HH
Fruit & Vegetable Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5UA
Fruit & Vegetable Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5EE

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SW8 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 1
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 2
Flat (Purpose-Built) 132
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 137
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 62% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 30
Owned with Mortgage 16
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 82
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 138

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 61
Two People 52
Three People 16
Four People 4
Five People 3
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 137

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 61
Family Household 64
Other Household 12
Total 137

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 92
Deprived In One Dimension 35
Deprived In Two Dimensions 10
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 137

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Battersea constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 127
Female 123
Total 250

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 7
10-14 7
15-19 6
20-24 46
25-29 43
30-34 45
35-39 28
40-44 20
45-49 13
50-54 16
55-59 7
60-64 2
65-69 2
70-74 1
75-79 2
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 253

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SW8 5JJ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 58% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 145
Married 62
Separated 1
Divorced 17
Widowed 2
Total 227

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 94% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 155
Good 81
Fair 9
Bad 5
Very Bad 1
Total 251

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Fruit & Vegetable Market and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 76% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 173
Apprenticeship 2
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 18
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 13
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3
No GCSEs or Equivalent 10
Other 8
Total 227

Ethnic Group Embed This

Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 55% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 137
Mixed Ethnicity 12
Indian 14
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 5
Chinese 19
Other Asian 21
Black African 10
Black Caribbean 2
Arab 20
Other 10
Total 251

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London), only 33% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 82
European Union 43
Rest of Europe 23
Africa 15
Middle East and Asia 64
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 17
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 9
Total 253

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London), only 33% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 18% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 82
10+ Years 46
5-10 Years 40
2-5 Years 40
Less Than 2 Years 42
Total 250

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SW8 5JJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 1
United Kingdom 130
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 48
Rest of Europe 10
African Countries 7
Middle East or Asia 34
North America or Caribbean 7
Central and South America 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 6

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 101
Christian 82
Buddhist 5
Hindu 5
Jewish 1
Muslim 32
Sikh 2
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 21
Total 250

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Nine Elms ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 46% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 105
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 22
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 28
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 35
Retired 7
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 3
Other 6
Total 226

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 43
Professional Occupations 62
Associate Professional Occupations 38
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 5
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 1
Total 166

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 93
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 47
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 14
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 4
Semi-Routine Occupation 2
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 35
Total 226

Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ is within the Nine Elms policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 262 crimes were reported within half a mile of SW8 5JJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 262 crimes committed near Fruit & Vegetable Market
Neighbourhood Team Address Nine Elms
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Wandsworth. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SW8 5JJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ. The nearest railway station is Wandsworth Road, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wandsworth Road 0.5 miles
Queenstown Road (Battersea) 0.5 miles
Battersea Park 0.6 miles
Vauxhall 0.8 miles
Clapham High Street 0.8 miles
London Victoria 1.3 miles
Brixton 1.3 miles
Loughborough Junction 1.6 miles
Clapham Junction 1.8 miles
Elephant & Castle 1.9 miles
Imperial Wharf 2 miles
London Waterloo 2 miles
Denmark Hill 2.1 miles
London Charing Cross 2.1 miles
London Waterloo East 2.2 miles
Herne Hill 2.2 miles
Balham 2.5 miles
Wandsworth Common 2.5 miles
Wandsworth Town 2.6 miles
North Dulwich 2.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ. The nearest Tube station is Nine Elms, approximately 580 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ. The nearest is St George's CofE Primary School, approximately 340 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St George's CofE Primary School 340 yards
    
Griffin Primary School 480 yards
    
Herbert Morrison Primary School 700 yards
    
Allen Edwards Primary School 820 yards
    
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism 860 yards
    
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School 860 yards
    
Larkhall Primary Campus 0.5 miles
    
Sophia High School (All Through) 0.5 miles  
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Heathbrook Primary School 0.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ. The nearest is Sophia High School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Sophia High School (All Through) 0.5 miles  
Platanos College 0.7 miles
    
Pimlico Academy 0.7 miles
    
Lilian Baylis Technology School 1 mile
    
Harris Academy Battersea 1.1 miles
    
Evolve Academy 1.3 miles  
The Grey Coat Hospital 1.3 miles
    
Minerva's Virtual Academy 1.3 miles  
Saint Gabriel's College 1.4 miles
    
The Elms Academy 1.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ. The nearest is Battersea Fields Practice, approximately 430 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ. The nearest is Reza Khan and Nawaf Kharalah, approximately 400 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ. The nearest is Lister Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Fruit & Vegetable Market, New Covent Garden Market, Wandsworth, London, SW8 5JJ. The nearest is Medirex Opticans, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Medirex Opticans 770 yards
Monoptics Ltd 0.7 miles
Pimlico Eyecare 0.8 miles
Quinlans Opticians 0.8 miles
A & I Lask 1 mile
Bromptons Opticians 1 mile
Clive Kay Opticians 1.1 miles
Boots-Clapham 1.1 miles
The Eye Centre 1.1 miles
R Woodfall Opticians 1.2 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SW8 5JJ

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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