Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AB.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 79,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW18 1AB 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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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SW18 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SW18 1AB is a well-regarded residential area on Alma Road, 0.5km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.

SW18 1AB 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 (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.5M.

Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00022690 (shared with 8 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 SW18 1AB. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,785,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,741,500

Flat

£ 621,000

2 sales · Mean £ 621,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW18 1AB is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences147
Anti-social behaviour143
Shoplifting100
Vehicle crime79
Other theft67

school Local Schools

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St Faith's CofE Primary School

Good133 pupils0.1 km
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St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good158 pupils0.4 km
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Allfarthing Primary School

Good389 pupils0.5 km
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Swaffield School

Good355 pupils0.8 km
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ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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West Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Ark Bolingbroke Academy

Good754 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Local Express0.9 km
  • Wine World0.7 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.2 km
  • Beasleys CTN0.6 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Schooner Bar0.6 km
  • The Alma Tavern0.2 km
  • The Anchor PH0.8 km
  • The Hop Pole0.9 km
  • The East Hill0.0 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Getir UK Limited0.8 km
  • King's Chik'n0.1 km
  • Light Bulb Kitchen0.8 km
  • Lockdown Bakers Ltd0.3 km
  • Mai Thai Deli Ltd0.6 km
  • + 72 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Berlin Doner Kebab0.8 km
  • Chicken Valley/Chicken Corner/Sizzler Chicken0.7 km
  • Hungry House/ Kings Kebab and Grill0.8 km
  • Phoenix Chinese0.7 km
  • Red Planet Pizza/Jasmine Garden0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge London Battersea0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wandsworth Town0.3 km
  • Wandsworth0.8 km
  • Clapham Junction1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.3 km