SW18 1BU is a well-regarded residential area on Fullerton Road, 0.6km from Wandsworth in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within Wandsworth Town ward and the Battersea constituency.
For serious buyers, SW18 1BU is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 43.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00022684 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FULLERTON ROAD, SW18 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FULLERTON ROAD, SW18 1BU.
319
35
£ 79,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1BU 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
With 68% economic activity and an average age of 35, SW18 1BU is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 43.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1BU. The average age is 34.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,316,750
18 sales · Mean £ 1,309,580
Flat
£ 570,000
6 sales · Mean £ 598,085
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1BU is above average at 90 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
West Hill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
The Hurlingham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Anglo Portuguese School of London0.4 km
- Bakes by Bloom0.9 km
- Firezza1.0 km
- Wandsworth Cafe0.4 km
- Curry Leaf0.8 km
- + 76 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Planet Food Store0.8 km
- SICILIA FREDDA1.0 km
- Best One0.2 km
- Amazon Fresh0.6 km
- Bramble & Willow0.2 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Beehive PH0.6 km
- Brewers Inn0.2 km
- Churchills0.7 km
- Queen Adelaide0.9 km
- The Cat's Back0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative Group Food1.0 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Asiaro Limited0.9 km
- Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.5 km
- Hong Kong Garden0.5 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- Restaurant Kits Limited0.3 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge London Battersea0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.3 km
- Wandsworth0.8 km
- Clapham Junction1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181BU · Data under Open Government Licence