Alma Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 1AA is located in the Wandsworth Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alma Road, London, SW18 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 1AB, SW18 1AD, SW18 1AS, SW18 1BU, SW18 1BX, SW18 1AE, SW18 2HF, SW18 2JB, SW18 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW18 1AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 53.2% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 46.8% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW18 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.4% | 54.5% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 33.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.3% | 62.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 29.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SW18 1AA this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 11.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.6% | 68.2% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 79.9% | 79.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 71.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 71.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 71.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 17.1% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 5.4% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Road was 118.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alma Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the 238th highest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25A Alma Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2024-07-17 | £336,166 |
| Flat 6 17 - 19 Alma Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £447,700 | 2023-12-14 | £425,785 |
| 13B Alma Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2023-03-13 | £467,194 |
| 35 Alma Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,261,000 | 2022-11-30 | £1,183,771 |
| 23B Alma Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £683,000 | 2022-10-28 | £618,076 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 51 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Faith's CofE Primary School Alma Road , East Hill SW18 1AE | 3out of 4 | 72 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School 208 St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2RU | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London Wandsworth High Street , SW18 2PP | - not rated | 424 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allfarthing Primary School St Ann's Crescent , Wandsworth SW18 2LR | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School 5 Merton Road , SW18 5ST | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road , Fulham SW6 3ED | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 666 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School The Old Library , 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roche School 11 Frogmore , Wandsworth SW18 1HW | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Fulham Hugon Road , SW6 3ES | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chutney | 11 Alma Road, London | 51 yd | |
| King's Chik'n | 102 East Hill, London | 112 yd | |
| Press Cafe (Ground Floor) | Ground Floor, 49 East Hill | 167 yd | |
| Bakery Lamour (Shop And Premises) | 10 Huguenot Place, London | 199 yd | |
| Huguenot Place Achieve Together | Huguenot Place Care Home, 6 Huguenot Place | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The East Hill | 21 Alma Road, London | 0 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 1 Ballantine Street, London | 277 yd | |
| The Alma Tavern | The Alma, 499 Old York Road | 278 yd | |
| Brewers Inn | 147 East Hill, London | 363 yd | |
| Wandsworth Constitutional Club | 6 St Anns Crescent, London | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango Empanadas (Ground Floor and B | Ground Floor, 503 Old York Road | 275 yd | |
| Diana Fish Bar (Diana Fish Bar) | Ground Floor, 88 Wandsworth High Street | 674 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 90 Wandsworth High Street, London | 678 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, 45 Garratt Lane | 691 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 116 St Johns Hill, London | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 669 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 692 yd | |
| Tesco | 111-113 Wandsworth High Street, London | 704 yd | |
| Waitrose | 66 - 67, Southside Shopping Centre | 792 yd | |
| Co-Operative | Unit 2, The Cubitt | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus) WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | 453 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Wandsworth) Wandsworth High Street | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Virgin Active (Wandsworth Smugglers Way) SMUGGLERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| The Gym (Wandsworth) GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth Southside) SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 763 yd | |
| Battersea Sports Centre HOPE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| King Georges Park Tennis Courts KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK BUCKHOLD ROAD | tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Emanuel School BATTERSEA RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.