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East Sheen

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East Sheen occupies the southwestern corner of the borough, bordering the Thames and Richmond Park. Its residential streets are characterised by Edwardian and Victorian houses, alongside more modern developments. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping concentrated along the Upper Richmond Road and Sheen Lane, providing everyday amenities for the community.

The ward's defining green space is Palewell Common, which includes playing fields and a public golf course. A notable aspect is the presence of the Beverley Brook, a small river that flows through the common before meeting the Thames. This open area provides a direct, pedestrian-friendly link to the vast expanse of Richmond Park, offering extensive walking and cycling routes without the need to cross major roads.

Area overview

On average East Sheen has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Sheen is £105,184 per year. There are 4 schools in East Sheen: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. East Sheen is home to around 10,674 people, with a population density of about 1,787.9 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

East Sheen Population

10,674

Population density

1,787.9 per km²

Crime

Vehicle crime

12.18(+25%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.09(-55%)

Violence and sexual offences

10.87(-64%)

Shoplifting

7.59(-25%)

Other theft

6.75(-42%)

London average

Demographics

British

7,113

66.66%

Other White

1,661

15.57%

White and Asian (mixed)

291

2.73%

Other

264

2.47%

Irish

231

2.16%

Total population: 10,671

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

5,555

68.2%

Level 3 (A level)

906

11.12%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

682

8.37%

No qualifications

470

5.77%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

278

3.41%

Total 16+ residents: 8,145

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,529

37.07%

Owns outright

1,397

33.87%

Private landlord or letting agency

872

21.14%

Other social rented

204

4.95%

Other forms of private rent

2.08%

Total households: 4,125

Property prices in East Sheen

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £1,023,750 in East Sheen area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £6,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Sheen over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£1,775,000	£1,000,000	£1,376,875	£2,372,500	£4,550,000
Flats	35	£465,000	£282,000	£372,000	£582,500	£748,000
Semi-Detached	26	£1,750,000	£903,750	£1,463,750	£2,083,750	£2,592,500
Terraced	53	£1,100,000	£655,000	£920,000	£1,350,000	£1,952,890

10 years median price trend in East Sheen

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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