Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

SW18 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW18 1AF.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 90,300 /yr

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Employed

78%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW18 1AF 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SW18 1AF combines 78% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW18 1AF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within St Mary's 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. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00183102 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1AF. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.2%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.8%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

78%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 SW18 1AF is above average at 97 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.

Anti-social behaviour238
Violence and sexual offences145
Shoplifting105
Other theft79
Vehicle crime68

school Local Schools

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St Faith's CofE Primary School

Good133 pupils0.2 km
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St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good158 pupils0.4 km
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Allfarthing Primary School

Good389 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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West Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Swaffield School

Good355 pupils0.9 km
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ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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The Hurlingham Academy

Good637 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Travelodge London Battersea0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Cafe Fleur0.5 km
  • Espressino0.6 km
  • Gymfinity Lids Limited0.7 km
  • Honey0.7 km
  • Hopper Coffee0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Pomodoretto0.7 km
  • Asiaro Limited0.7 km
  • Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.5 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.5 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Best One (Post Office)1.0 km
  • Hudsons0.8 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Planet Food Store0.8 km
  • SICILIA FREDDA0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Beehive PH0.7 km
  • Brewers Inn0.3 km
  • Churchills0.8 km
  • Queen Adelaide0.8 km
  • The Cat's Back0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wandsworth Town0.1 km
  • Wandsworth0.6 km
  • Clapham Junction1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.1 km