SW18 1BN is a lively urban neighbourhood on Tonsley Street, 0.8km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Battersea constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW18 1BN offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00183102 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TONSLEY STREET, SW18 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TONSLEY STREET, SW18 1BN.
371
31
£ 90,300 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1BN 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
With 78% economic activity and an average age of 31, SW18 1BN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1BN. The average age is 31.4. 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
Flat
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1BN is above average at 110 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
West Hill Primary School
Swaffield School
The Hurlingham Academy
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Sultans Restaurant0.9 km
- Curry Leaf1.0 km
- Press Cafe (Ground Floor)0.4 km
- The Ship Inn0.5 km
- Bakery Lamour (Shop And Premises)0.5 km
- + 72 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Planet Food Store0.9 km
- Best One0.1 km
- Amazon Fresh0.5 km
- Bramble & Willow0.0 km
- East Hill Pharmacy.0.4 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Beehive PH0.8 km
- Brewers Inn0.3 km
- Churchills0.9 km
- Queen Adelaide0.7 km
- The Cat's Back0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Asiaro Limited0.7 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.4 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.4 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- Restaurant Kits Limited0.1 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Battersea1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.2 km
- Wandsworth0.6 km
- Clapham Junction1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181BN · Data under Open Government Licence