SW18 1AB 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.
SW18 1AB is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00022690 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AB.
299
37
£ 79,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1AB 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 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1AB. 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
Terraced
£ 1,785,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,741,500
Flat
£ 621,000
2 sales · Mean £ 621,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1AB is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.9 km
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- Local Express0.9 km
- Wine World0.7 km
- Bayley & Sage0.2 km
- Beasleys CTN0.6 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Schooner Bar0.6 km
- The Alma Tavern0.2 km
- The Anchor PH0.8 km
- The Hop Pole0.9 km
- The East Hill0.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Getir UK Limited0.8 km
- King's Chik'n0.1 km
- Light Bulb Kitchen0.8 km
- Lockdown Bakers Ltd0.3 km
- Mai Thai Deli Ltd0.6 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Berlin Doner Kebab0.8 km
- Chicken Valley/Chicken Corner/Sizzler Chicken0.7 km
- Hungry House/ Kings Kebab and Grill0.8 km
- Phoenix Chinese0.7 km
- Red Planet Pizza/Jasmine Garden0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge London Battersea0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.7 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: SW181AB · Data under Open Government Licence