Smugglers Way is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 1DJ is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Battersea. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smugglers Way, London, SW18 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 1DQ, SW18 1DB, SW18 1EA, SW18 1EB, SW18 1ED, SW18 1DG, SW18 1DH, SW18 1DE, SW18 1DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 1DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.7% 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 | 68.7% | 67.7% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 29.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.2% | 22.4% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (93%) 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 | 63.7% | 57.2% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 35.8% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1DJ this area, 3.7% 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 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.8% | 83.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 49.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 85.1% | 75% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 68.7% | 54% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 7% | 20.7% | 13.7% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.2% | 53.7% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 17.1% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 8.6% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smugglers Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the East Putney average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 193 Compass House Smugglers Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-01-31 | £576,367 |
| Flat 195 Compass House Smugglers Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-11-24 | £468,966 |
| Flat 176 Compass House Smugglers Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-22 | £438,037 |
| Flat 163 Compass House Smugglers Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-08-25 | £574,397 |
| Flat 186 Compass House Smugglers Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-10-19 | £529,392 |
SW18 1DJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Lee Nursery School Gliddon Road , W14 9BH | 4out of 4 | 3,880 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 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 90 Oakhill Road , SW15 2QD | 3out of 4 | 878 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 | 883 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London Wandsworth High Street , SW18 2PP | - not rated | 899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School 5 Merton Road , SW18 5ST | 3out of 4 | 1,050 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 | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret School Parson's Green , SW6 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Academy Lots Road , Chelsea SW10 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,818 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas's Fulham Hugon Road , SW6 3ES | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Roche School 11 Frogmore , Wandsworth SW18 1HW | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| L'Ecole des Petits School 2 Hazlebury Road , SW6 2NB | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Courtyard Academy Marinefield Road , SW6 2LL | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Gourmet Libanais | Unit A, Quarter House | 287 yd | |
| Lockdown Bakers Ltd | Unit 6, Ferrier Street | 294 yd | |
| Caserta Deli Ltd | Unit A, Pinnacle House | 324 yd | |
| Coolersomm Ltd | 342 Old York Road, London | 342 yd | |
| Viet Town | 513 Old York Road, London | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | The Ship, 41 Jews Row | 122 yd | |
| The Alma Tavern | The Alma, 499 Old York Road | 322 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 1 Ballantine Street, London | 337 yd | |
| The Waterfront | Unit C Public House, Baltimore House | 346 yd | |
| The East Hill | 21 Alma Road, London | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango Empanadas (Ground Floor and B | Ground Floor, 503 Old York Road | 329 yd | |
| Neverland London | Thameside Motor Auctions, Wandsworth Bridge Road | 441 yd | |
| Domino's | 330 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London | 510 yd | |
| New Phoenix | 244 York Road, London | 660 yd | |
| Pizza Max Battersea | 242 York Road, London | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 27 Townmead Road, London | 550 yd | |
| Co-Operative | Unit 2, The Cubitt | 719 yd | |
| Tesco | 111-113 Wandsworth High Street, London | 822 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 1,004 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active (Wandsworth Smugglers Way) SMUGGLERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 89 yd |
| The Fort Gym THE PIPER BUILDING THE PIPER BUILDING PETERBOROUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| The Hurlingham Academy Peterborough Road | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Wandsworth) Wandsworth High Street | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Battersea Sports Centre HOPE STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Parsons Green Sports & Social Club Broomhouse Lane | squash courts, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus) WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | 840 yd | |
| Harbour Club (Chelsea) WATERMEADOW LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth Southside) SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| South Park SETTRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 892 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.