Fairfield Street is in London and in Wandsworth district. SW18 1DW 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 Fairfield Street, London, SW18 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW18 1DS, SW18 1BQ, SW18 1DN, SW18 1DL, SW18 1DT, SW18 1DZ, SW18 1BJ, SW18 1DY, SW18 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW18 1DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 51.5% | 55.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 30.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 57.1% | 54.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.8% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 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 1DW this area, 6.5% 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 6.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 2.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.7% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.8% | 64.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81% | 78.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 73.6% | 72.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 11.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 73.3% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.1% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 0% | -16.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Street was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.6% lower than the Falconbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairfield Street has the lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Falconbrook and the 60th lowest crime rate of 825 local areas in Wandsworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Fairfield Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2015-10-12 | £1,229,095 |
| 28 Fairfield Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £469,000 | 2005-09-05 | £1,170,710 |
| 26 Fairfield Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 1997-04-09 | £681,250 |
SW18 1DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SW18 1DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 47 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bayonne Nursery School 50 Paynes Walk , W6 8PF | 4out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 51 Glebe Place , Chelsea SW3 5JE | 4out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo Portuguese School of London Wandsworth High Street , SW18 2PP | - not rated | 336 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School 208 St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth SW18 2RU | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's CofE Primary School Alma Road , East Hill SW18 1AE | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School 5 Merton Road , SW18 5ST | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 90 Oakhill Road , SW15 2QD | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill , SW15 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Bolingbroke Academy Wakehurst Road , SW11 6BF | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,774 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 | 458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School The Old Library , 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 48 North Side Wandsworth Common , SW18 2SL | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas's Fulham Hugon Road , SW6 3ES | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Centre Academy London 92 St John's Hill , Battersea SW11 1SH | - not rated | 1,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes | 39 Fairfield Street, London | 69 yd | |
| True Brew Cafe | East Hill Baptist Church, 182 East Hill | 131 yd | |
| Pad Thai Story | 543 Old York Road, London | 177 yd | |
| Cha Thai Story | 366 Old York Road, London | 199 yd | |
| Homework Wandsworth | Unit 11.05, 1 Bubbling Well Square | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Inn | 147 East Hill, London | 190 yd | |
| Boom Battle Bar | 3B.01 11 Barley Walk, 3B.02 9 Barley Walk, 3B.03 8 Barley Walk | 273 yd | |
| The East Hill | 21 Alma Road, London | 329 yd | |
| The Alma Tavern | The Alma, 499 Old York Road | 342 yd | |
| The Royal Standard | 1 Ballantine Street, London | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango Empanadas (Ground Floor and B | Ground Floor, 503 Old York Road | 319 yd | |
| Diana Fish Bar (Diana Fish Bar) | Ground Floor, 88 Wandsworth High Street | 347 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 90 Wandsworth High Street, London | 351 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 125 Wandsworth High Street, London | 410 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, 45 Garratt Lane | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 111-113 Wandsworth High Street, London | 379 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 45 Garratt Lane, London | 488 yd | |
| Waitrose | 66 - 67, Southside Shopping Centre | 532 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165-167 St Johns Hill, London | 997 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food | 130-138 Garratt Lane, London | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Wandsworth) Wandsworth High Street | health and fitness suite | 240 yd |
| South Thames College (Wandsworth Campus) WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | 258 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Wandsworth Southside) SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| The Gym (Wandsworth) GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Virgin Active (Wandsworth Smugglers Way) SMUGGLERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| King Georges Park Tennis Courts KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK BUCKHOLD ROAD | tennis courts | 673 yd |
| King Georges Park (Site 3) KING GEORGES PARK KING GEORGES PARK NEVILLE GILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Wandle Recreation Centre 118-120 118-120 GARRATT LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| The Fort Gym THE PIPER BUILDING THE PIPER BUILDING PETERBOROUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Lara Community Centre St Johns Hill | 1,090 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.