SW18 1AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Alma Road, 0.7km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.
For families considering a move, SW18 1AQ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M, down 7.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00022719 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AQ.
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£ 79,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1AQ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SW18 1AQ's low deprivation rank, 57% ownership, and £1.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.4M. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1AQ. 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
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
Terraced
£ 1,322,035
6 sales · Mean £ 1,239,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1AQ is moderate at 76 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
St Faith's CofE Primary School
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Allfarthing Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
West Hill Primary School
Swaffield School
The Hurlingham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.9 km
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Local Express0.8 km
- Wine World0.8 km
- Krystals Food Market1.0 km
- Bayley & Sage0.0 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Schooner Bar0.5 km
- The Alma Tavern0.1 km
- The Anchor PH0.8 km
- The Hop Pole0.8 km
- The East Hill0.2 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Getir UK Limited0.7 km
- King's Chik'n0.3 km
- Light Bulb Kitchen0.8 km
- Lockdown Bakers Ltd0.2 km
- Mai Thai Deli Ltd0.5 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Berlin Doner Kebab0.7 km
- Chicken Valley/Chicken Corner/Sizzler Chicken0.7 km
- Hungry House/ Kings Kebab and Grill0.7 km
- Phoenix Chinese0.7 km
- Red Planet Pizza/Jasmine Garden0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Battersea0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.1 km
- Wandsworth0.6 km
- Clapham Junction1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181AQ · Data under Open Government Licence