SW18 1AE is a well-regarded residential area on Alma Road, 0.6km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.
This 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00022690 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, SW18 1AE.
299
37
£ 79,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1AE 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SW18 1AE's 54% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 1AE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1AE is moderate at 74 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
West Hill Primary School
The Hurlingham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.9 km
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- Local Express0.8 km
- Wine World0.7 km
- Bayley & Sage0.1 km
- Beasleys CTN0.6 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Schooner Bar0.5 km
- The Alma Tavern0.2 km
- The Anchor PH0.8 km
- The Hop Pole0.8 km
- The East Hill0.1 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Getir UK Limited0.7 km
- King's Chik'n0.2 km
- Light Bulb Kitchen0.8 km
- Lockdown Bakers Ltd0.3 km
- Mai Thai Deli Ltd0.5 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Berlin Doner Kebab0.7 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 Town0.2 km
- Wandsworth0.7 km
- Clapham Junction1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181AE · Data under Open Government Licence