Alma Road is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 1AE 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 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 1AB, SW18 1AA, SW18 1AH, SW18 1AQ, SW18 1BU, SW18 1AN, SW18 1AL, SW18 1BT, SW18 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW18 1AE, 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 1AE, 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 1AE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Alma Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,587,500 | 2016-04-15 | £1,705,419 |
| 45 Alma Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2015-02-16 | £1,105,102 |
| 47 Alma Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2013-11-08 | £1,012,187 |
| 45 Alma Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2004-06-25 | £1,227,574 |
| 45 Alma Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,950 | 1998-08-04 | £1,353,081 |
| 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 | 2,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,161 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 | 149 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 | 426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London Wandsworth High Street , SW18 2PP | - not rated | 482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allfarthing Primary School St Ann's Crescent , Wandsworth SW18 2LR | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School 5 Merton Road , SW18 5ST | 3out of 4 | 918 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 | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,938 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 | 3,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,525 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roche School 11 Frogmore , Wandsworth SW18 1HW | - not rated | 724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School The Old Library , 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Fulham Hugon Road , SW6 3ES | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Town | 513 Old York Road, London | 158 yd | |
| The Chutney | 11 Alma Road, London | 158 yd | |
| Coolersomm Ltd | 342 Old York Road, London | 189 yd | |
| Frenchie Wandsworth Ltd | 354 Old York Road, London | 204 yd | |
| Zia Lucia | 356 Old York Road, London | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The East Hill | 21 Alma Road, London | 108 yd | |
| The Alma Tavern | The Alma, 499 Old York Road | 171 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 1 Ballantine Street, London | 179 yd | |
| Brewers Inn | 147 East Hill, London | 391 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 41 Jews Row | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango Empanadas (Ground Floor and B | Ground Floor, 503 Old York Road | 168 yd | |
| Diana Fish Bar (Diana Fish Bar) | Ground Floor, 88 Wandsworth High Street | 645 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 90 Wandsworth High Street, London | 649 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 125 Wandsworth High Street, London | 708 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, 45 Garratt Lane | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 111-113 Wandsworth High Street, London | 679 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 713 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 728 yd | |
| Waitrose | 66 - 67, Southside Shopping Centre | 809 yd | |
| Co-Operative | Unit 2, The Cubitt | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Wandsworth Smugglers Way) SMUGGLERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus) WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | 483 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Wandsworth) Wandsworth High Street | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth Southside) SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| The Gym (Wandsworth) GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 799 yd | |
| Battersea Sports Centre HOPE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Wellington Health & Fitness Suite (Closed) 122A 122A Plough Road | health and fitness suite | 912 yd |
| King Georges Park Tennis Courts KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK BUCKHOLD ROAD | tennis courts | 942 yd |
| The Fort Gym THE PIPER BUILDING THE PIPER BUILDING PETERBOROUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 944 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.