SW11 1DJ is a mixed residential area on Lavender Gardens, 0.3km from Clapham Junction in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Lavender ward and the Battersea constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £670k, down 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00023133 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAVENDER GARDENS, SW11 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAVENDER GARDENS, SW11 1DJ.
344
34
£ 81,200 /yr
79%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 1DJ 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 1DJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 1DJ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 670,000
15 sales · Mean £ 671,733
Terraced
£ 2,162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 2,162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 1DJ is above average at 98 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Shaftesbury Park Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Belleville Primary School
Belleville Wix Academy
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
John Burns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Clapham Junction0.4 km
- Cedars Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Battersea British Legion Club0.3 km
- Project Orange0.6 km
- The Falcon PH0.4 km
- Be At One0.5 km
- Princes Head0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- BabaBoom0.3 km
- Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's0.4 km
- Basilico0.2 km
- Brewdog0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- + 119 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Shmarrn - Pancakes Unit 20.9 km
- Amar Lebanese Kitchen0.5 km
- Happy Valley0.8 km
- Park Road Kitchen Ltd1.0 km
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred0.5 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Mrs T Swain1.0 km
- Hoxton Fruit and Veg Battersea0.9 km
- Mullti rush off licence0.6 km
- Webbs Road Green Grocers0.8 km
- Amerino0.4 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Battersea Local1.0 km
- Co-op0.5 km
- Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham Junction0.6 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.6 km
- Wandsworth Town1.8 km
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