Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

FAIRFIELD DRIVE, SW18 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD DRIVE, SW18 1DL.

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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 1DL 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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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW18 1DL 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. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

SW18 1DL is a well-regarded residential area on Fairfield Drive, 0.7km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW18 1DL 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1DL 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 1DL. 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

£ 362,500

12 sales · Mean £ 376,233

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

Crime around SW18 1DL is above average at 121 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 behaviour361
Violence and sexual offences233
Shoplifting153
Other theft139
Vehicle crime105

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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West Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Swaffield School

Good355 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Floreat Wandsworth Primary School

Good313 pupils1.2 km
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ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Good210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

75 nearby
  • Cafe Fleur0.2 km
  • Espressino0.4 km
  • Gymfinity Lids Limited0.4 km
  • Honey0.5 km
  • Hopper Coffee0.5 km
  • + 70 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Pomodoretto0.5 km
  • Asiaro Limited0.8 km
  • Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.3 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Hudsons0.8 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.4 km
  • Bramble & Willow0.2 km
  • East Hill Pharmacy.0.4 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Beehive PH0.8 km
  • Brewers Inn0.1 km
  • Churchills0.9 km
  • Queen Adelaide0.7 km
  • The Cat's Back0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Food0.8 km
  • Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.6 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