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East Sheen

About

East Sheen is a residential ward in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, located southwest of central London. It borders the River Thames to the north and includes parts of Richmond Park, one of the city's largest green spaces. The area is known for its mix of period homes, tree-lined streets, and local shops along Upper Richmond Road and Sheen Lane.

East Sheen has good transport links, with overground rail services from Mortlake station and bus routes connecting to Richmond and central London. The ward is home to several schools, including East Sheen Primary and The Harrodian School. Residents have easy access to outdoor spaces like Palewell Common and the Thames Path, making it popular with families and commuters.

Area overview

On average East Sheen has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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 of residents in East Sheen is £77,099 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.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

East Sheen Population

10,674

Population density

1,787.9 per km²

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

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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £1,075,000 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	19	£1,750,000	£1,000,000	£1,547,500	£2,385,000	£4,220,000
Flats	37	£465,000	£283,000	£381,000	£575,000	£712,742
Semi-Detached	26	£1,750,000	£903,750	£1,452,500	£2,083,750	£2,592,500
Terraced	52	£1,125,000	£652,500	£931,250	£1,450,000	£2,072,500

10 years median price trend in East Sheen

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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