SW18 1BA is a well-regarded residential area on Lancaster Mews, 0.6km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £579k, up 32.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00022691 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCASTER MEWS, SW18 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER MEWS, SW18 1BA.
290
33
£ 79,800 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1BA 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 1BA is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 32.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1BA. The average age is 33.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 500,000
5 sales · Mean £ 514,500
Semi-Detached
£ 843,750
4 sales · Mean £ 796,875
Terraced
£ 746,000
1 sales · Mean £ 746,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1BA is above average at 105 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 Anne's CofE Primary School
St Faith's CofE Primary School
Allfarthing Primary School
Swaffield School
West Hill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Cafe Fleur0.2 km
- Espressino0.5 km
- Gymfinity Lids Limited0.4 km
- Honey0.6 km
- Hopper Coffee0.6 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pomodoretto0.6 km
- Asiaro Limited0.9 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.4 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.4 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Hudsons0.9 km
- Planet Food Store1.0 km
- Best One0.2 km
- Amazon Fresh0.4 km
- Bramble & Willow0.2 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Beehive PH0.8 km
- Brewers Inn0.1 km
- Churchills0.8 km
- Queen Adelaide0.8 km
- The Cat's Back0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-operative Group Food0.8 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.4 km
- Wandsworth0.8 km
- Clapham Junction1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181BA · Data under Open Government Licence