Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

LAVENDER GARDENS, SW11 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAVENDER GARDENS, SW11 1DJ.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 81,200 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.5%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 67%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting245
Anti-social behaviour240
Violence and sexual offences238
Other theft126
Vehicle crime80

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good142 pupils0.5 km
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Shaftesbury Park Primary School

Good391 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea

Good382 pupils0.7 km
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Belleville Primary School

Outstanding919 pupils0.8 km
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Belleville Wix Academy

Good300 pupils0.8 km
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ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Ark Bolingbroke Academy

Good754 pupils0.9 km
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John Burns Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge London Clapham Junction0.4 km
  • Cedars Lodge0.9 km
local_bar

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

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
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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
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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
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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