SW18 1AU is a mixed residential area on Eltringham Street, 0.7km from Spencer Park in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Falconbrook ward and the Battersea constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW18 1AU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (70% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £443k, down 5.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00183208 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELTRINGHAM STREET, SW18 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELTRINGHAM STREET, SW18 1AU.
245
34
£ 48,000 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1AU 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
SW18 1AU is a young, economically active community — 81% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1AU. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 467,500
37 sales · Mean £ 441,966
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1AU is moderate at 64 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.
school Local Schools
St Faith's CofE Primary School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Falconbrook Primary School
Allfarthing Primary School
The Hurlingham Academy
Langford Primary School
Ormiston Courtyard Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Anglo Portuguese School of London0.9 km
- Wandsworth Cafe0.9 km
- King's Chik'n0.6 km
- Lockdown Bakers Ltd0.5 km
- Mai Thai Deli Ltd0.9 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Wine World0.6 km
- Clarke Pharmacy0.4 km
- Junction Food & Wine0.9 km
- Londis0.6 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Junction0.9 km
- Schooner Bar0.9 km
- The East Hill0.5 km
- The Alma Tavern0.4 km
- The Anchor PH0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Chicken Valley/Chicken Corner/Sizzler Chicken0.3 km
- Phoenix Chinese0.3 km
- Jam 10.5 km
- Neverland London0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hotel Rafayel0.9 km
- Travelodge London Battersea0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.4 km
- Wandsworth0.7 km
- Clapham Junction0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.4 km
- Plantation Wharf Pier0.5 km
- Plantation Wharf Pier0.5 km
- Plantation Wharf Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181AU · Data under Open Government Licence