SW18 Postcode District
SW18 is one of 28 SW Postcode Districts for the London Post town in Greater London
The SW18 postcode district is located in the SW London - SW postal area, SW18 has a population of 65,843 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 2.62 square miles (6.79 square kilometres or 1,679.01 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SW18. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SW18 postcode district is Wandsworth, located in Greater London. The most significant Postal Town in this district is London, also located in Greater London. There are also significant settlements in Merton, located in Greater London.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SW18 1, covers Wandsworth in Greater London.
The sector SW18 2, covers Wandsworth in Greater London.
The sector SW18 3, covers Wandsworth in Greater London.
The sector SW18 4, covers Wandsworth in Greater London.
The sector SW18 5, covers Wandsworth in Greater London.
The sector SW18 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wandsworth London Boro (1202 postal codes), and finally, the Merton London Boro area (17 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westminster | 4.45 | NE |
| City of London | 6.11 | NE |
| Ewell | 7.43 | SSW |
| Epsom | 8.76 | SSW |
| Banstead | 8.90 | S |
| Esher | 9.44 | SW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 10.12 | WSW |
| Walton-on-Thames | 10.87 | WSW |
| Warlingham | 11.28 | SSE |
| Ashford | 11.83 | W |
| Leatherhead | 12.29 | SSW |
| Caterham | 12.59 | SSE |
| Weybridge | 12.83 | WSW |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 13.97 | W |
| Chertsey | 14.16 | WSW |
| Addlestone | 14.22 | WSW |
| Redhill | 14.53 | S |
| Reigate | 14.71 | S |
| Borehamwood | 14.85 | NNW |
| Bushey | 15.41 | NNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,157
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW18 1 | 276 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW18 4 | 230 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW18 5 | 215 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW18 3 | 203 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW18 2 | 198 |
| Merton | LONDON | SW18 4 | 12 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW18 1 | 7 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW18 1 | 7 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW18 3 | 3 |
| Merton | LONDON | SW18 5 | 3 |
| Merton | LONDON | SW18 5 | 2 |
| Wandsworth | LONDON | SW18 5 | 1 |
Street list for SW18
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| GARRATT LANE A217 | 868 |
| HARDWICKS SQUARE | 439 |
| BUSH COTTAGES | 392 |
| WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET A3 | 261 |
| WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET A3 | 261 |
| PIRBRIGHT ROAD | 248 |
| ENTERPRISE WAY | 232 |
| NEVILLE GILL CLOSE | 209 |
| MARL ROAD | 193 |
| MAPLETON CRESCENT | 180 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3401 |
| Vehicle crime | 1519 |
| Other theft | 1266 |
| Shoplifting | 783 |
| Public order | 771 |
| Burglary | 750 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 684 |
| Drugs | 480 |
| Theft from the person | 327 |
| Robbery | 295 |
| Bicycle theft | 288 |
| Other crime | 213 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 |
| Possession of weapons | 71 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARRATT LANE | LONDON | 178 | SW18 4SW | View map | |
| SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE | LONDON | 73 | SW18 4TE | View map | |
| WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET | LONDON | 55 | SW18 4JB | View map | |
| REPLINGHAM ROAD | LONDON | 47 | SW18 5LT | View map | |
| OLD YORK ROAD | LONDON | 38 | SW18 1SS | View map | |
| MERTON ROAD | LONDON | 33 | SW18 5EF | View map | |
| EAST HILL | LONDON | 16 | SW18 2QE | View map | |
| WEST HILL | LONDON | 15 | SW18 1RU | View map | |
| WIMBLEDON PARK ROAD | LONDON | 13 | SW18 5RJ | View map | |
| REVELSTOKE ROAD | LONDON | 7 | SW18 5NL | View map | |
| BARMOUTH ROAD | LONDON | 6 | SW18 2DN | View map | |
| OSIERS ROAD | LONDON | 6 | SW18 1NL | View map | |
| RYELAND BOULEVARD | LONDON | 6 | SW18 1UN | View map |
Schools in the district
St Faith's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Alma Road , East Hill , London
Postcode: SW18 1AE
Headteacher: Mrs Julie De Silva (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Allfarthing Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Ann's Crescent , Wandsworth , London
Postcode: SW18 2LR
Headteacher: Mr James Heale (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Anne's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
208 St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth , London
Postcode: SW18 2RU
Headteacher: Ms Kelly Ranford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Swaffield School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Ann's Hill , Wandsworth , London
Postcode: SW18 2SA
Headteacher: J Hamilton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Park House School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
48 North Side , Wandsworth Common , London , London
Postcode: SW18 2SL
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Le Blanc (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Beatrix Potter Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Magdalen Road , Earlsfield , London
Postcode: SW18 3ER
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Robertson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Earlsfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tranmere Road , London
Postcode: SW18 3QQ
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Trow (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Garratt Park School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Waldron Road , Earlsfield , Wandsworth , London
Postcode: SW18 3TB
Headteacher: Ms Sharon Gladstone (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
305 Garratt Lane , London
Postcode: SW18 4EQ
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Custance
Ofsted rating: Good
Anglo Portuguese School of London
Phase: Primary
Address:
25 Courthouse Way , London
Postcode: SW18 4QG
Headteacher: Ms Marta Correia
Ofsted rating: Good
Riversdale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
302a Merton Road , Wandsworth , London
Postcode: SW18 5JP
Headteacher: Mrs Amy Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Sutherland Grove , London
Postcode: SW18 5JR
Headteacher: Mrs Renata Joseph (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Southfields Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
333 Merton Road , Wandsworth , London
Postcode: SW18 5JU
Headteacher: Ms Jacqueline Valin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Granville Road , Southfields , London
Postcode: SW18 5SQ
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Harris (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Hill Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
5 Merton Road , London
Postcode: SW18 5ST
Headteacher: Mr Richard Milsom (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sheringdale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Standen Road , Southfields , Wandsworth , London
Postcode: SW18 5TR
Headteacher: Ms Sarah Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 579 GARRATT LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4ST | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Perfect Smile Earlsfield Partnsership | 635 GARRATT LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4SX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Revelstoke Road (dental Surgery) | 126 REVELSTOKE ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5PB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Idh Ltd | 201-203 WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4JE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Putney Bridge Dental Centre | UNIT 2, RIVERSIDE COMMERCIAL QUARTERS, POINT PLEASANT, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 1GG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Brocklebank Health Centre | 241 GARRATT LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4DU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | 1a Orthodontics | 1A FRESHFORD STREET, EARSLFIELD, LONDON, SW18 3TG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Wandsworth Town Dental Practice | 140 GARRATT LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4EE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Ethicare Dental | 68 WEST HILL, LONDON, SW18 1RU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 10 | York Road Dental Practice | 372 OLD YORK ROAD, LONDON, SW18 1SP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 11 | Dove Dental & Wellbeing Spa | 328 GARRATT LANE, LONDON, SW18 4EJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 12 | Earlsfield Dental Studios | 16 SMITHS YARD, LONDON, SW18 4HR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 13 | Hmp Wandsworth | HEATHFIELD ROAD, LONDON, SW18 3HU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 14 | Preventive Dental Practice | 13-15 REPLINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SW18 5LT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wandsworth Medical Centre | 90-92 GARRATT LANE, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4DD | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 30062741 |
| 2 | Southfields Group Practice | SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRAC, 492 MERTON ROAD, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5AE | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 88755429 |
| 3 | Earlsfield Surgery | 2-4 STEERFORTH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4HH | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 89465681 |
| 4 | Brocklebank Group Practice | 249 GARRATT LANE, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4DU | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 38188270 |
| 5 | Elborough Street Surgery | 81 ELBOROUGH STREET, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5DS | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 88747113 |
| 6 | Triangle Surgery | TRIANGLE HOUSE, 2 BROOMHILL ROAD, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4HX | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 88741700 |
| 7 | Dr Gordon | 280 TRINITY ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 3RG | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 02088741121 |
| 8 | Brocklebank Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | 249 GARRATT LANE, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, SW18 4DU | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Southfields Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | 492 MERTON ROAD, LONDON, SW18 5AE | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revelstoke Pharmacy | 492A MERTON ROAD, SOUTHFIELDS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5AE | PHARMACY | Call 0208 7040582 |
| 2 | Boots | 95-96 SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4TG | PHARMACY | Call 020 88703177 |
| 3 | Cooks Pharmacy | 6 REPLINGHAM ROAD, SOUTHFIELDS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5LS | PHARMACY | Call 020 88747196 |
| 4 | Boots | 31-33 REPLINGHAM ROAD, SOUTHFIELDS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5LT | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | East Hill Pharmacy | 53 EAST HILL, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 2QE | PHARMACY | Call 020 88741636 |
| 6 | Mansons Pharmacy | 195 WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4JE | PHARMACY | Call 02088 748406 |
| 7 | Wellbeing Pharmacy | 13 REPLINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5LT | PHARMACY | Call 020 88749635 |
| 8 | Wandsworth Pharmacy | 96 GARRATT LANE, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4DH | PHARMACY | Call 02088 741723 |
| 9 | Earlsfield Pharmacy | 607-609 GARRATT LANE, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4SU | PHARMACY | Call 02089 466822 |
| 10 | Dumlers Pharmacy | 436-438 GARRATT LANE, LONDON, SW18 4HN | PHARMACY | Call 02088 790868 |
| 11 | Barkers Chemist | THE PORTACABIN, 245 GARRATT LANE, LONDON, SW18 4DU | PHARMACY | Call 02088 741495 |
| 12 | Fazal Pharmacy | 225 MERTON ROAD, SOUTHFIELDS, LONDON, SW18 5EE | PHARMACY | Call 02088 701377 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeler & Kirk Opticians - Southfields | 15 REPLINGHAM ROAD, SOUTHFIELDS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5LT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Eagle Eyes Opticians | 199 GARRATT LANE, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4DR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Punch Opticians Ltd - Earsfield | 400 GARRATT LANE, EARLSFIELD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4HP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Higgins & Son | 123 WANDSWORTH HIGH STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4JB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Specsavers (wandsworth, London) | UNIT125-126, SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4TQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Vision In The Village (london) | 35 REPLINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 5LT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Boots Opticians (wandsworth) | 28 SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, WANDSWORTH, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW18 4TE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Eye Emporium Opticians (wandsworth) | UNIT 29 SOUTHSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, LONDON, SW18 4TE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £2,810,278 | 9 | £2,518,470 | 18 | £2,353,571 | 14 | £1,831,263 | 11 |
| Semi-detached | £1,934,010 | 42 | £1,732,420 | 58 | £1,852,698 | 58 | £1,826,981 | 65 |
| Terraced | £1,204,945 | 302 | £1,198,508 | 355 | £1,134,749 | 318 | £1,154,659 | 418 |
| Flats | £541,456 | 671 | £546,794 | 842 | £545,054 | 730 | £547,335 | 947 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Earlsfield
CRS Code: EAD
Operator: SW
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|New Guildford Line
Company: South Western Railway
Wandsworth Town
CRS Code: WNT
Operator: SW
Line: Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)
Company: South Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.87
Average Driving Distance: 7.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1208
M4 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.24
Average Driving Distance: 12.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1208
M3 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.39
Average Driving Distance: 11.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1050
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.78
Average Driving Distance: 11.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1208
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SW18 1 | Wandsworth Sdelivery Office |
| SW18 2 | Wandsworth Sdelivery Office |
| SW18 3 | Wandsworth Sdelivery Office |
| SW18 4 | Wandsworth Sdelivery Office |
| SW18 5 | Wandsworth Sdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | W | 1 | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| S | W | 1 | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The SW18 postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The postcode area has a boundary with Tidal Thames.
The SW18 Postcode shares a border with SW17 (LONDON), SW11 (LONDON), SW19 (WIMBLEDON, COLLIERS WOOD, LONDON), SW6 (LONDON) and SW15 (LONDON).
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