SW11 1AY is an active urban area located 0.1km from Clapham Junction in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Lavender ward and the Battersea constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW11 1AY offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00023133 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW11 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW11 1AY.
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£ 81,200 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 79% economic activity and an average age of 34, SW11 1AY is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 1AY. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 1AY is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Belleville Primary School
Shaftesbury Park Primary School
Belleville Wix Academy
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Falconbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- Mrs T Swain0.9 km
- Hoxton Fruit and Veg Battersea0.9 km
- Mullti rush off licence0.5 km
- Webbs Road Green Grocers0.8 km
- + 69 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Clapham Junction0.3 km
- Cedars Lodge1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Battersea British Legion Club0.3 km
- Project Orange0.5 km
- The Falcon PH0.3 km
- Be At One0.4 km
- Princes Head0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- BabaBoom0.3 km
- Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's0.4 km
- Basilico0.3 km
- Brewdog0.3 km
- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Amar Lebanese Kitchen0.4 km
- Chicken 2 Go0.9 km
- Happy Valley0.7 km
- Park Road Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Battersea Local0.9 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham Junction0.4 km
- Wandsworth Town1.7 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW111AY · Data under Open Government Licence