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About

Furzedown ward occupies the southwestern corner of the London Borough of Wandsworth, bordering the London Borough of Merton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by streets of Edwardian and Victorian terraced houses, along with inter-war and post-war housing estates. Tooting Bec Common forms a significant green boundary to the north, providing extensive recreational space with its grasslands, ponds, and sports facilities. The local centre along Streatham Road offers a range of essential shops and services for the community.

The ward is anchored by educational institutions, including Graveney School, a large secondary academy. Public transport is served by Streatham Common railway station, located just outside the ward's eastern edge, connecting to Central London and the south. A notable local landmark is the Furzedown Project, a community centre operating from a former Victorian schoolhouse, which hosts various clubs and activities. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private and social housing defining the area's character.

Area overview

On average Furzedown has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Furzedown is £76,739 per year. There are 4 schools in Furzedown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Furzedown is home to around 18,053 people, with a population density of about 11,638.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Furzedown Population
18,053
Population density
11,638.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.53(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.43(-16%)
Vehicle crime
10.75(+11%)
Other theft
6.54(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.76(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,981
38.67%
Other White
2,745
15.21%
African
1,495
8.28%
Caribbean
1,132
6.27%
Pakistani
1,008
5.58%
Total population: 18,051

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,395
50.73%
No qualifications
2,065
14.17%
Level 3 (A level)
2,011
13.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,255
8.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
948
6.5%
Total 16+ residents: 14,577

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,025
29.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,910
27.88%
Owns outright
1,363
19.9%
Other social rented
703
10.26%
Social rents from council
620
9.05%
Total households: 6,850

Property prices in Furzedown

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Furzedown area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Furzedown in the 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 Furzedown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats78£395,000
Semi-Detached9£695,000
Terraced58£762,500

10 years median price trend in Furzedown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzedown.

All postcodes in Furzedown

SW161SB

Colson Way

SW161TB

Fayland Avenue

SW161RP

West Drive

SW161TA

Fayland Avenue

SW166QL

Ribblesdale Road

SW179SX

Hawthorn Crescent

SW166TF

Parklands Road

SW161NU

Thrale Road

SW166PS

Mitcham Lane

SW166SH

Moyser Road

SW179PN

Abbey Drive

SW166PT

Eastwood Street

SW179QE

Crowborough Road

SW166NS

Mitcham Lane

SW166BW

Westcote Road

SW166TB

Parklands Road

SW179NU

St Benedicts Close

SW161TH

Aldrington Road

SW166RL

Pretoria Road

SW166SY

Nimrod Road

SW161TW

The Alders

SW161TY

Aldrington Road

SW166DL

Blegborough Road

SW179PW

Church Lane

SW161SW

Abbotsleigh Road

SW166DW

Penrith Street

SW166PY

Mitcham Lane

SW179NZ

Carlisle Way

SW179PS

Rectory Lane

SW161SS

Fayland Avenue

SW161RH

Colson Way

SW161RN

North Drive

SW161TS

Aldrington Road

SW179JE

Amen Corner

SW179PX

Rectory Lane

SW161SN

Ullathorne Road

SW161SP

Abbotsleigh Road

SW166RN

Pretoria Road

SW179BN

Longstone Road

SW166BB

Eardley Road

SW166BD

Besley Street

SW166QA

Kettering Street

SW179QQ

Crowborough Road

SW166RQ

Moyser Road

SW161PA

Thrale Road

SW161SL

Ullathorne Road

SW179TR

Southcroft Road

SW166NR

Mitcham Lane

SW166RW

Moyser Road

SW166QF

Carriage Place

SW161TT

Aldrington Road

SW166DX

Fallsbrook Road

SW166DZ

Blegborough Road

SW166QJ

Welham Road

SW166RR

Pretoria Road

SW166TA

Nimrod Road

SW166BH

Besley Street

SW166QU

Southcroft Road

SW166YA

Anvil Close

SW161SQ

Pringle Gardens

SW161TL

Aldrington Road

SW161TD

Fayland Avenue

SW166RF

Penwortham Road

SW166RX

Pendle Road

SW166TJ

Nimrod Road

SW178PX

Bevill Allen Close

SW179TA

Southcroft Road

SW179DA

Mansard Beeches

SW179SZ

Hawthorn Crescent

SW179BH

Birchwood Road

SW179TH

Freshwater Road

SW161DQ

Thomas Hardy Mews

SW161RX

Rambler Close

SW166QY

Ribblesdale Road

SW166SN

Daleside Road

SW161TP

The Alders

SW166PX

Eastwood Street

SW179BG

Chillerton Road

SW179DB

Furzedown Drive

SW166PU

Besley Street

SW161SA

Ullathorne Road

SW166NF

Corsehill Street

SW166SW

Gracedale Road

SW166TN

Nimrod Road

SW166DB

Eardley Road

SW179TB

Idlecombe Road

SW179TP

Southcroft Road

SW161NT

Thrale Road

SW166TX

Clairview Road

SW179NY

Limetree Walk

SW166DD

Leverson Street

SW166DS

Cunliffe Street

SW166NU

Mitcham Lane

SW166SE

Ribblesdale Road

SW166SF

Ribblesdale Road

SW179BW

Spalding Road

SW179TN

Southcroft Road

SW166QW

Greyswood Street

SW166RY

Pendle Road

SW179SY

Hawthorn Crescent

Data Sources

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