Area Information for Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN

Dowdeswell Close in Wandsworth is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Roehampton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Putney. This page combines information for the address Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SW15 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SW15 5RN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Wandsworth
Ward Roehampton
Constituency Putney * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 51 property sales in Dowdeswell Close, SW15 5RN since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

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

Policing & Crime Summary

In September 2025, 57 crimes were reported within half a mile of SW15 5RN - click here to view nearby crime.

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

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

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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 Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN 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 Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN:

Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RP
Burke Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RS
Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RL
Burke Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RR
Arabella Drive, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5LQ
Arabella Drive, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5LL

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SW15 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 51 property sales in Dowdeswell Close since the beginning of 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 Dowdeswell Close, 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 7
Semi-Detached 8
Terraced 29
Flat (Purpose-Built) 54
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 101
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 43% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 10
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 35
Rented: Other Social 9
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 27
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 102

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 18
Two People 12
Three People 19
Four People 23
Five People 15
Six People 12
Seven People 3
8+ People 0
Total 102

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 17
Family Household 67
Other Household 21
Total 105

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 36
Deprived In One Dimension 38
Deprived In Two Dimensions 20
Deprived In Three Dimensions 7
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 102

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Putney constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 163
Female 195
Total 358

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around SW15 5RN has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 26% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 30
5-9 29
10-14 35
15-19 34
20-24 30
25-29 24
30-34 29
35-39 36
40-44 22
45-49 19
50-54 18
55-59 14
60-64 14
65-69 12
70-74 5
75-79 0
80-84 4
85+ 0
Total 355

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SW15 5RN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 129
Married 89
Separated 7
Divorced 15
Widowed 14
Total 254

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.

Health
Very Good 216
Good 102
Fair 28
Bad 9
Very Bad 3
Total 358

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

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) 110
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 33
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
No GCSEs or Equivalent 43
Other 8
Total 255

Ethnic Group Embed This

Dowdeswell Close, 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 50% 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 179
Mixed Ethnicity 23
Indian 2
Pakistani 42
Other Asian 6
Black African 52
Black Caribbean 20
Other Black/African/Caribbean 9
Arab 10
Other 14
Total 357

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London), 57% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 205
European Union 57
Rest of Europe 9
Africa 31
Middle East and Asia 40
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 16
Total 358

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

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 205
10+ Years 70
5-10 Years 50
2-5 Years 23
Less Than 2 Years 11
Total 359

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 SW15 5RN.

Passport(s) Held
None 27
United Kingdom 224
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 71
Rest of Europe 6
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 13
Central and South America 11

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 83
Christian 163
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 75
Sikh 3
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 32
Total 358

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Roehampton ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 18% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

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 78
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 31
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 46
Retired 17
Looking After Home or Family 16
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 16
Total 261

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 18
Professional Occupations 19
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 24
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 24
Total 152

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 25
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 30
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 26
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 32
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 33
Full-time Student 42
Total 255

Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN is within the Roehampton policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In September 2025, 57 crimes were reported within half a mile of SW15 5RN.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 57 crimes committed near Dowdeswell Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Roehampton
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 SW15 5RN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN. The nearest railway station is Barnes Bridge, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Barnes Bridge 0.6 miles
Mortlake 0.7 miles
Barnes 0.7 miles
North Sheen 1.4 miles
Chiswick 1.4 miles
Putney 1.6 miles
Kew Gardens 1.7 miles
Richmond (London) 2 miles
Gunnersbury 2.2 miles
Kew Bridge 2.4 miles
South Acton 2.6 miles
Wandsworth Town 2.9 miles
St Margarets (London) 2.9 miles
Brentford 2.9 miles
West Brompton 3.1 miles
Kensington Olympia 3.1 miles
Earlsfield 3.2 miles
Acton Central 3.2 miles
Imperial Wharf 3.3 miles
Syon Lane 3.3 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN. The nearest Overground station is Kew Gardens, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN. The nearest is East Sheen Primary School, approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
East Sheen Primary School 270 yards April 2023
    
Barnes Primary School 790 yards November 2022
    
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles June 2024
    
Thomson House School 0.6 miles June 2015
    
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton 0.7 miles May 2023
    
The Alton School 0.7 miles December 2016
    
Mosaic Jewish Primary School 0.8 miles June 2015
    
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles January 2016
    
Sheen Mount Primary School 0.9 miles May 2022
    
Granard Primary School 1.1 miles May 2023
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN. The nearest is Lift Richmond Park, approximately 360 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Lift Richmond Park 360 yards December 2017
    
Chiswick School 1.3 miles January 2020
    
Ark Putney Academy 1.4 miles November 2022
    
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School 1.5 miles November 2016
    
Putney High School GDST 1.6 miles  
Ormiston Bridge Academy 1.7 miles February 2017
    
Kew College 1.8 miles  
Thomas's College 1.9 miles  
Fulham Cross Academy 2 miles January 2015
    
Ashcroft Technology Academy 2.1 miles September 2021
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN. The nearest is Student Medical Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Student Medical Centre 0.6 miles
Richmond Medical Group 0.6 miles
Sheen Lane Surgery 0.6 miles
Essex House Surgery 0.7 miles
Danebury Avenue Surgery 0.8 miles
Glebe Road Surgery 0.9 miles
Roehampton Surgery 1 mile
Alton Practice 1.1 miles
Mayfield Surgery 1.2 miles
Chartfield Surgery 1.3 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN. The nearest is Mr H S Kalsi, approximately 610 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mr H S Kalsi 610 yards
Mr D V Patel 790 yards
Putney Dental & Implant Centre 0.7 miles
Dental Expressions 0.8 miles
Miss N Khoobehi 1.1 miles
Ghods, Hamid 1.1 miles
Putney Dental Surgery 1.2 miles
Pase, Caroline 1.3 miles
Riverside Dental Practice 1.4 miles
Perfect Smile Dental Group 1.6 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN. The nearest is Priory Hospital Roehampton, approximately 240 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Dowdeswell Close, Wandsworth, London, SW15 5RN. The nearest is Blink Optics, approximately 790 yards away.

* 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 SW15 5RN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. 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.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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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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