SW18 1BZ is a mixed residential area on Nickols Walk, 0.9km from Hurlingham in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Battersea constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (73% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £610k, up 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00022710 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NICKOLS WALK, SW18 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICKOLS WALK, SW18 1BZ.
283
34
£ 90,300 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1BZ 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
High employment, young population. SW18 1BZ combines 82% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1BZ. The average age is 33.8. 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
Flat
£ 610,000
3 sales · Mean £ 647,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1BZ is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Faith's CofE Primary School
The Hurlingham Academy
St Anne's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Langford Primary School
Ormiston Courtyard Academy
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Allfarthing Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The East Hill0.6 km
- Beehive PH0.9 km
- Brewers Inn0.7 km
- Churchills0.9 km
- Queen Adelaide0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Harding House Achieve Together0.8 km
- Nida Cooking0.9 km
- O Gourmet Libanais0.3 km
- Taverna Trastevere0.9 km
- Cafe Fleur0.9 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Jam 10.9 km
- Pomodoretto0.9 km
- Asiaro Limited0.7 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.8 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Best One (Post Office)0.6 km
- Hudsons0.7 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Amazon Fresh1.0 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Battersea0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth0.3 km
- Wandsworth Town0.3 km
- Clapham Junction1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181BZ · Data under Open Government Licence