SW18 1AY is a well-regarded residential area on Juniper Drive, 0.8km from Sands End in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Battersea constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wandsworth. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00183222 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JUNIPER DRIVE, SW18 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JUNIPER DRIVE, SW18 1AY.
213
35
£ 73,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1AY 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 1AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1AY. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 1,267,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1AY is moderate at 70 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
The Hurlingham Academy
St Anne's CofE Primary School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Langford Primary School
Falconbrook Primary School
Ormiston Courtyard Academy
Allfarthing Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The East Hill0.6 km
- Beehive PH0.7 km
- Brewers Inn0.8 km
- Churchills0.8 km
- The Cat's Back0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Harding House Achieve Together0.8 km
- Nida Cooking0.8 km
- O Gourmet Libanais0.2 km
- Taverna Trastevere0.8 km
- Caserta Deli Ltd0.1 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Jam 10.8 km
- Gourmet Sushi0.8 km
- Asiaro Limited0.9 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.9 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.9 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- A J Corner Shop0.8 km
- Alma Food & Wine0.7 km
- Booze Delivery Limited0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.7 km
- Freshco Local0.3 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hotel Rafayel0.9 km
- Travelodge London Battersea0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.4 km
- Wandsworth0.4 km
- Clapham Junction1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.4 km
- Plantation Wharf Pier0.4 km
- Plantation Wharf Pier0.4 km
- Plantation Wharf Pier0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181AY · Data under Open Government Licence