SW11 1AR is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Clapham Junction in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Lavender ward and the Battersea constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW11 1AR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00183105 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW11 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW11 1AR.
457
37
£ 79,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 65% social renting, SW11 1AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 1AR. The average age is 37.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 1AR is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Belleville Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Falconbrook Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Honeywell Junior School
Honeywell Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Webbs Road Green Grocers0.8 km
- The Boots Company Plc0.3 km
- Windfall Natural Goods Ltd0.5 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Niki Newsagents0.6 km
- + 54 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- El Patio0.9 km
- Numero Uno0.7 km
- Parisienne0.7 km
- Uncommon SW11 Ltd1.0 km
- Harding House Achieve Together0.8 km
- + 120 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- The Goat Pub0.3 km
- Battersea British Legion Club0.9 km
- Project Orange0.2 km
- The Falcon PH0.3 km
- The Bolingbroke0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Jam 10.4 km
- Amar Lebanese Kitchen0.3 km
- Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
- Marias Fish & Kebabs0.9 km
- Balti Kitchen0.8 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Clapham Junction0.4 km
- Travelodge London Battersea0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham Junction0.3 km
- Wandsworth Town1.2 km
- Wandsworth1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.3 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.3 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.3 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.3 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW111AR · Data under Open Government Licence