SW18 1DP is a well-regarded residential area on Fairfield Street, 0.7km 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £431k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW18 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00022691 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFIELD STREET, SW18 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELD STREET, SW18 1DP.
290
33
£ 79,800 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW18 1DP 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 65% economic activity and an average age of 33, SW18 1DP is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW18 1DP. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 429,250
2 sales · Mean £ 429,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW18 1DP is above average at 137 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
West Hill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Swaffield School
The Hurlingham Academy
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Sultans Restaurant0.8 km
- Cake Boy0.8 km
- Hatched Restaurant0.9 km
- Lady Buddha1.0 km
- Anglo Portuguese School of London0.3 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Group Food0.9 km
- Krystals - Nisa Local - Wandsworth0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Best Kebab1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Chango Empanadas (Ground Floor and B0.3 km
- Restaurants Kits Ltd0.2 km
- Neverland London0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Alma Tavern0.3 km
- The Hop Pole0.6 km
- Schooner Bar0.3 km
- The East Hill0.3 km
- The Old Sergeant0.8 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Bayley & Sage0.3 km
- Beasleys CTN0.3 km
- BP Connect Service Station0.4 km
- Cineworld Cinema0.5 km
- Gail's0.2 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wandsworth Town0.3 km
- Wandsworth0.7 km
- Clapham Junction1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW181DP · Data under Open Government Licence