SW18 1BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Tonsley Street, 0.8km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Battersea constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW18 1BL offers 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £490k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00183102 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TONSLEY STREET, SW18 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TONSLEY STREET, SW18 1BL.
371
31
£ 90,300 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1BL 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 1BL is a young, economically active community — 78% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1BL. 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
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
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1BL is above average at 109 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
West Hill Primary School
Swaffield School
The Hurlingham Academy
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Sultans Restaurant0.9 km
- Cafe Fleur0.4 km
- Espressino0.4 km
- Gymfinity Lids Limited0.6 km
- Honey0.6 km
- + 71 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge London Battersea1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pomodoretto0.5 km
- Neverland London0.8 km
- Asiaro Limited0.7 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.4 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.4 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Hudsons0.7 km
- Bayley & Sage0.2 km
- Beasleys CTN0.4 km
- BP Connect Service Station0.3 km
- Cineworld Cinema0.5 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Beehive PH0.8 km
- Brewers Inn0.3 km
- Churchills0.9 km
- Queen Adelaide0.7 km
- The Cat's Back0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.2 km
- Wandsworth0.6 km
- Clapham Junction1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181BL · Data under Open Government Licence