SW18 1DJ 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 1DJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 £518k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00171051 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SMUGGLERS WAY, SW18 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SMUGGLERS WAY, SW18 1DJ.
173
36
£ 90,300 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1DJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW18 1DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1DJ. 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
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
£ 525,000
17 sales · Mean £ 520,147
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1DJ 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.
school Local Schools
St Faith's CofE Primary School
The Hurlingham Academy
St Anne's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Allfarthing Primary School
Langford Primary School
West Hill Primary School
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SW181DJ · Data under Open Government Licence