Postcode Analysis Wandsworth, London

SMUGGLERS WAY, SW18 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMUGGLERS WAY, SW18 1DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

173

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 90,300 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW18 1DB 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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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW18 1DB — age 36, 36% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

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

SW18 1DB is a mixed residential area on Smugglers Way, 0.9km from Hurlingham in Wandsworth. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Battersea constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW18 1DB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (69% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £500k, down 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00171051 (shared with 3 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 1DB. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.2%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 69%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 500,000

14 sales · Mean £ 516,607

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW18 1DB is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour94
Shoplifting94
Other theft46
Vehicle crime44

school Local Schools

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St Faith's CofE Primary School

Good133 pupils0.5 km
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The Hurlingham Academy

Good637 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good158 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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Allfarthing Primary School

Good389 pupils1.0 km
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Langford Primary School

Outstanding267 pupils1.0 km
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West Hill Primary School

Good204 pupils1.1 km
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ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Good210 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The East Hill0.5 km
  • The Parsons Green Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Beehive PH0.9 km
  • Brewers Inn0.7 km
  • Churchills0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Harding House Achieve Together0.8 km
  • Nida Cooking0.9 km
  • O Gourmet Libanais0.3 km
  • Taverna Trastevere0.9 km
  • Anglo Portuguese School of London0.8 km
  • + 74 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Jam 11.0 km
  • Pomodoretto0.8 km
  • Asiaro Limited0.7 km
  • Diana Fish Bar London Ltd0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • The Kaf Larder0.8 km
  • Wine Delivered Ltd0.7 km
  • Afro Asian Foods0.8 km
  • Argos Ltd1.0 km
  • Kyma Wellness0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Travelodge London Battersea0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wandsworth0.3 km
  • Wandsworth Town0.3 km
  • Clapham Junction1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.2 km