SW18 1BB is a well-regarded residential area on Tonsley Hill, 0.6km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW18, SW18 1BB offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00022684 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TONSLEY HILL, SW18 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TONSLEY HILL, SW18 1BB.
319
35
£ 79,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1BB 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 1BB is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1BB. The average age is 34.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 619,150
6 sales · Mean £ 586,591
Terraced
£ 1,280,000
11 sales · Mean £ 1,287,545
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1BB is moderate at 80 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
Swaffield School
West Hill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Anglo Portuguese School of London0.3 km
- Bakes by Bloom0.8 km
- Firezza0.9 km
- Wandsworth Cafe0.4 km
- Curry Leaf0.9 km
- + 75 more
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Planet Food Store0.9 km
- Best One0.2 km
- Amazon Fresh0.5 km
- Bramble & Willow0.2 km
- East Hill Pharmacy.0.2 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Beehive PH0.7 km
- Brewers Inn0.1 km
- Churchills0.8 km
- Queen Adelaide0.8 km
- The Cat's Back0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-operative Group Food0.9 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Asiaro Limited0.9 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.5 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.8 km
- Restaurant Kits Limited0.3 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge London Battersea1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.3 km
- Wandsworth0.8 km
- Clapham Junction1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181BB · Data under Open Government Licence