Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

PODMORE ROAD, SW18 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PODMORE ROAD, SW18 1AJ.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 79,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW18 1AJ 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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7/10
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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 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £612k, 57% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £612k. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.

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

SW18 1AJ is a well-regarded residential area on Podmore Road, 0.8km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.

For families considering a move, SW18 1AJ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. 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. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £612k, up 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00022719 (shared with 11 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 1AJ. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 550,000

4 sales · Mean £ 531,237

Terraced

£ 860,000

1 sales · Mean £ 860,000

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

Crime around SW18 1AJ is moderate at 70 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 behaviour137
Violence and sexual offences134
Shoplifting100
Other theft69
Vehicle crime59

school Local Schools

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St Faith's CofE Primary School

Good133 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good158 pupils0.5 km
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Allfarthing Primary School

Good389 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.9 km
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West Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils1.0 km
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The Hurlingham Academy

Good637 pupils1.0 km
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Swaffield School

Good355 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • Local Express0.8 km
  • Wine World0.8 km
  • Krystals Food Market0.9 km
  • Bayley & Sage0.1 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Schooner Bar0.6 km
  • The Alma Tavern0.0 km
  • The Anchor PH0.7 km
  • The Hop Pole0.8 km
  • The East Hill0.3 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Getir UK Limited0.8 km
  • King's Chik'n0.4 km
  • Light Bulb Kitchen0.8 km
  • Lockdown Bakers Ltd0.2 km
  • Mai Thai Deli Ltd0.5 km
  • + 75 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Berlin Doner Kebab0.8 km
  • Chicken Valley/Chicken Corner/Sizzler Chicken0.6 km
  • Hungry House/ Kings Kebab and Grill0.8 km
  • Phoenix Chinese0.6 km
  • Red Planet Pizza/Jasmine Garden0.8 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wandsworth Town0.0 km
  • Wandsworth0.5 km
  • Clapham Junction1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.1 km