SW11 1DY is a lively urban neighbourhood on Lavender Sweep, 0.1km from Clapham Junction in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Lavender ward and the Battersea constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £835k, down 29.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW11 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00023100 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAVENDER SWEEP, SW11 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAVENDER SWEEP, SW11 1DY.
375
33
£ 81,200 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW11 1DY 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
With 73% economic activity and an average age of 33, SW11 1DY is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 29.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW11 1DY. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 682,500
13 sales · Mean £ 742,880
Terraced
£ 1,190,000
7 sales · Mean £ 1,222,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW11 1DY is above average at 117 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Belleville Primary School
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Shaftesbury Park Primary School
Falconbrook Primary School
Belleville Wix Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Mrs T Swain0.9 km
- Hoxton Fruit and Veg Battersea0.9 km
- Mullti rush off licence0.5 km
- Webbs Road Green Grocers0.8 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Clapham Junction0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Battersea British Legion Club0.4 km
- Project Orange0.4 km
- The Falcon PH0.2 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- Princes Head0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- BabaBoom0.2 km
- Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's0.3 km
- Basilico0.4 km
- Brewdog0.3 km
- Girlfriend Bar0.2 km
- + 134 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Amar Lebanese Kitchen0.3 km
- Chicken 2 Go0.9 km
- Happy Valley0.6 km
- Park Road Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred0.5 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Battersea Local0.9 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Asda Stores Limited0.2 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clapham Junction0.4 km
- Wandsworth Town1.6 km
- Queenstown Road (Battersea)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
- Clapham Junction Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW111DY · Data under Open Government Licence