SW15 1DB is a mixed residential area on Gay Street, 0.7km from Putney in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Thamesfield ward and the Putney constituency.
SW15 1DB is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £299k, down 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW15 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00023229 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAY STREET, SW15 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAY STREET, SW15 1DB.
291
37
£ 82,100 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW15 1DB 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
SW15 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 34% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW15 1DB. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 299,500
2 sales · Mean £ 299,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW15 1DB is above average at 94 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
Hotham Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Putney
All Saints' CofE Primary School, Putney
All Saints CofE Primary School
Brandlehow Primary School
Ormiston Bridge Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- Putney Convenience Store0.2 km
- STR Local0.7 km
- Husbands Pharmacy0.7 km
- Putney News1.0 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Cedar Tree at The Normanby0.6 km
- The Fox & Hounds Public House0.5 km
- The Arab Boy0.7 km
- The Golden Lion0.7 km
- Fez Club0.5 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Bosa Lounge0.2 km
- East Putney Tavern0.8 km
- Franco Manca0.2 km
- Glass Door Night Shelter0.2 km
- Home SW150.7 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Fresh Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Ohayo Sushi (3 Keswick Broadway)1.0 km
- Costa Ltd0.5 km
- Sushi 540.3 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lindner MK Hotels Ltd0.3 km
- Premier Inn London Putney Bridge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Putney0.5 km
- Barnes Station1.6 km
- Wandsworth1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Putney Pier0.2 km
- Putney Pier0.2 km
- Putney Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW151DB · Data under Open Government Licence