SW11 1DS is a well-regarded residential area on Elspeth Road, 0.3km from Latchmere 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £702k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00023106 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELSPETH ROAD, SW11 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELSPETH ROAD, SW11 1DS.
343
35
£ 108,100 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 1DS 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
High employment, young population. SW11 1DS combines 75% economic activity with a 35-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 1DS. The average age is 34.9. 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
Terraced
£ 1,052,500
10 sales · Mean £ 1,019,000
Flat
£ 600,000
21 sales · Mean £ 569,661
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 1DS is moderate at 78 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
Shaftesbury Park Primary School
Belleville Wix Academy
Belleville Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
John Burns Primary School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Macaulay Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Clapham Junction0.5 km
- Cedars Lodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Battersea British Legion Club0.2 km
- Project Orange0.7 km
- The Falcon PH0.5 km
- Be At One0.5 km
- Princes Head0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
116 nearby- BabaBoom0.4 km
- Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's0.5 km
- Basilico0.2 km
- Brewdog0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 111 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Shmarrn - Pancakes Unit 20.8 km
- Amar Lebanese Kitchen0.5 km
- Happy Valley0.9 km
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred0.6 km
- Bombay Bicycle Chef0.8 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Mullti rush off licence0.7 km
- Webbs Road Green Grocers0.8 km
- Amerino0.5 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Newspot Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham Junction0.6 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.6 km
- Wandsworth Road1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SW111DS · Data under Open Government Licence