Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AE 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SW18 1AE's 54% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1AE is a well-regarded residential area on Alma Road, 0.6km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.

This 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AE 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 1AE. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around SW18 1AE is moderate at 74 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.

Anti-social behaviour148
Violence and sexual offences145
Shoplifting100
Vehicle crime77
Other theft73

school Local Schools

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St Faith's CofE Primary School

Good133 pupils0.0 km
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St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good158 pupils0.4 km
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Allfarthing Primary School

Good389 pupils0.6 km
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Swaffield School

Good355 pupils0.9 km
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ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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West Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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The Hurlingham Academy

Good637 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

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

40 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Local Express0.8 km
  • Wine World0.7 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.1 km
  • Beasleys CTN0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Schooner Bar0.5 km
  • The Alma Tavern0.2 km
  • The Anchor PH0.8 km
  • The Hop Pole0.8 km
  • The East Hill0.1 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Getir UK Limited0.7 km
  • King's Chik'n0.2 km
  • Light Bulb Kitchen0.8 km
  • Lockdown Bakers Ltd0.3 km
  • Mai Thai Deli Ltd0.5 km
  • + 74 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Berlin Doner Kebab0.7 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 Town0.2 km
  • Wandsworth0.7 km
  • Clapham Junction1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.2 km