Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

LANCASTER MEWS, SW18 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER MEWS, SW18 1BA.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 79,800 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW18 1BA 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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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW18 1BA is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 32.8% year-on-year.

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

SW18 1BA is a well-regarded residential area on Lancaster Mews, 0.6km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £579k, up 32.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00022691 (shared with 34 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 1BA. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 500,000

5 sales · Mean £ 514,500

Semi-Detached

£ 843,750

4 sales · Mean £ 796,875

Terraced

£ 746,000

1 sales · Mean £ 746,000

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

Crime around SW18 1BA is above average at 105 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 behaviour324
Violence and sexual offences202
Shoplifting141
Other theft125
Vehicle crime99

school Local Schools

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St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good158 pupils0.1 km
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St Faith's CofE Primary School

Good133 pupils0.3 km
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Allfarthing Primary School

Good389 pupils0.4 km
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Swaffield School

Good355 pupils0.7 km
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West Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Floreat Wandsworth Primary School

Good313 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Cafe Fleur0.2 km
  • Espressino0.5 km
  • Gymfinity Lids Limited0.4 km
  • Honey0.6 km
  • Hopper Coffee0.6 km
  • + 73 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Pomodoretto0.6 km
  • Asiaro Limited0.9 km
  • Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.4 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.4 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Hudsons0.9 km
  • Planet Food Store1.0 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.4 km
  • Bramble & Willow0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Beehive PH0.8 km
  • Brewers Inn0.1 km
  • Churchills0.8 km
  • Queen Adelaide0.8 km
  • The Cat's Back0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Food0.8 km
  • Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wandsworth Town0.4 km
  • Wandsworth0.8 km
  • Clapham Junction1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.4 km