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.
FAIRFIELD DRIVE, SW18 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD DRIVE, SW18 1DL.
290
33
£ 79,800 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Anne's CofE Primary School
St Faith's CofE Primary School
Allfarthing Primary School
West Hill Primary School
Swaffield School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SW181DL · Data under Open Government Licence