SW18 1DH is a mixed residential area on Smugglers Way, 0.9km from Hurlingham in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Battersea constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW18 1DH offers 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £605k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00022710 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMUGGLERS WAY, SW18 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMUGGLERS WAY, SW18 1DH.
283
34
£ 90,300 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1DH 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 1DH is a young, economically active community — 82% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1DH. 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
£ 605,625
4 sales · Mean £ 577,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1DH is moderate at 68 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
Allfarthing Primary School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Ormiston Courtyard Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The East Hill0.5 km
- Beehive PH0.8 km
- Brewers Inn0.7 km
- Churchills0.9 km
- Queen Adelaide0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Harding House Achieve Together0.8 km
- Nida Cooking0.9 km
- O Gourmet Libanais0.3 km
- Taverna Trastevere0.9 km
- Curry Leaf1.0 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Jam 10.9 km
- Asiaro Limited0.7 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.8 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.8 km
- Restaurant Kits Limited0.3 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Planet Food Store0.6 km
- SICILIA FREDDA0.7 km
- The Kaf Larder0.8 km
- Clarke Pharmacy0.8 km
- The Wine Shop0.9 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Battersea0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.3 km
- Wandsworth0.3 km
- Clapham Junction1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181DH · Data under Open Government Licence