SW18 1AA is a well-regarded residential area on Alma Road, 0.5km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.
Within the SW18 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. 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. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £522k, up 163.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00022690 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AA.
299
37
£ 79,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1AA 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 37, SW18 1AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 163.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1AA. The average age is 37.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 837,500
2 sales · Mean £ 837,500
Flat
£ 477,500
11 sales · Mean £ 479,327
Terraced
£ 1,460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1AA is moderate at 69 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 Faith's CofE Primary School
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Allfarthing Primary School
Swaffield School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
West Hill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Anglo Portuguese School of London0.5 km
- Bakes by Bloom0.9 km
- Wandsworth Cafe0.5 km
- Curry Leaf0.7 km
- Press Cafe (Ground Floor)0.2 km
- + 72 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Planet Food Store0.8 km
- SICILIA FREDDA0.9 km
- Best One0.3 km
- Amazon Fresh0.6 km
- Bramble & Willow0.3 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Beehive PH0.5 km
- Brewers Inn0.2 km
- Churchills0.6 km
- Queen Adelaide1.0 km
- The Garratt Tavern0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Asiaro Limited1.0 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.6 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.6 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- Restaurant Kits Limited0.3 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge London Battersea0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.3 km
- Wandsworth0.8 km
- Clapham Junction1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181AA · Data under Open Government Licence