SW11 2BS postcode in Wandsworth, England
SW11 2BS is a postcode in Wandsworth, in the Falconbrook ward. It is in the Battersea parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SW11 2BS is, and what is near it
- SW11 2BS
- Other postcodes in SW11 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 11 bus stops
- 3 EV charging points
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4636, longitude -0.1801)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SW11 2BS?
- WandsworthCouncil, for all local services Wandsworth: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SW11 2BS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- BatterseaParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Marsha De Cordova (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Marsha De Cordova
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SW11 2BS?
Every home and business at SW11 2BS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SW11 2BS?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Wandsworth's days for SW11 2BS today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for SW11 2BS on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SW11 2BS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 37 homes and businesses at SW11 2BS. 37 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Wandsworth
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SW11 2BS: 9,241 properties in Wandsworth are at high risk (5.5% of all its properties). All the figures for Wandsworth
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SW11 2BS is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 20:44 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames from Battersea Bridge to Wandsworth BridgeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames from Battersea Bridge to Wandsworth Bridge
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and WandsworthFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 20:44 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SW11 2BS?
Homes in SW11 2 sold for a typical £515,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 115 sales, down 17.6% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 1 sale, too few to price
- Semi-detached 3 sales, too few to price
- Terraced £958,500 26 sales
- Flat or maisonette £460,000 85 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SW11 district: a typical £726,000 from 829 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SW11 2BS
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SW11 2BS from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SW11 2BS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,130 homes in the neighbourhood around SW11 2BS. The largest share of them, 43%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (31%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Wandsworth for 2026‑27: £1,028. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £685 (band A) to £1,485 (band F); band C, the most common, is £914.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (1%) | £685 |
| Band B | about 20 (2%) | £800 |
| Band C | about 490 (43%) | £914 |
| Band D | about 340 (30%) | £1,028 |
| Band E | about 250 (22%) | £1,257 |
| Band F | about 20 (2%) | £1,485 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £1,714 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £2,056 |
When the homes were built
- 4% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 8% 1919 to 1939
- 31% 1945 to 1964
- 22% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- 23% 2000 to 2009
- 14% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1983 to 1999, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Wandsworth before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SW11 2BS is in (ONS area E01004538), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SW11 2BS?
The nearest open schools to SW11 2BS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SW11 2BS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SW11 2BS is Wandsworth Town Rail Station, 600 metres away in a straight line.
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station Railway station 600 mWalk
- Clapham Junction Rail Station Railway station 700 mWalk
- Parsons Green Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 2.0 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
11 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Chatfield Road, 141 m away.
More stations near SW11 2BS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SW11 2BS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SW11 2BS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Chatfield Health Care Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3764 0822 300 mWalk
- Haider Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2024 · Phone 020 8812 4170 400 mWalk
- St Johns Hill Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8812 5350 400 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SW11 2BS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SW11 2BS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- InstaVolt Charging point · 4 chargers 450 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · 3 chargers · Type 2, Type 1 · up to 7 kW 750 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · 3 chargers · Type 2, Type 1 · up to 22 kW 750 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SW11 2BS?
The nearest to the centre of SW11 2BS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Chatfield Dental Centre Phone 020 7585 0066 250 mWalk
- Smiles by the River 350 mWalk
- Smilodental 450 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SW11 2BS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St John's Therapy Centre 400 mWalk
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 020 8237 2881 2.3 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SW11 2BS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SW11 2BS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Harding House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8870 3653 600 mWalk
- Wandsworth Common Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2025 · Phone 020 8103 7010 600 mWalk
- Huguenot Place Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2024 700 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SW11 2BS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SW11 2BS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- The Olde Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7585 1666 300 mWalk
- Clarke Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7223 5304 450 mWalk
- East Hill Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 4pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8874 1636 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SW11 2BS?
The nearest vets to the centre of SW11 2BS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Wolfe Vets 800 mWalk
- Eco Vets Phone +44 20 3659 8446 900 mWalk
- Creature Comforts Vets Clapham Junction Phone +44 20 3011 2859 950 mWalk
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SW11 2BS in a conservation area?
The centre of SW11 2BS is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SW11 2BS?
Police.uk records 980 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SW11 2BS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 52, drugs 45, bicycle theft 27, theft from the person 20, other crime 20, robbery 13, possession of weapons 7, criminal damage and arson 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SW11 2BS
- Ward
- Falconbrook
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Wandsworth
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
Around SW11 2BS
Go wider
Every postcode in the same sector, district or postcode area.
Questions about a postcode
Nearby postcodes
The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it
Check another postcode
Something wrong on this page? Report an error and we will check it against the source.