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Lavender ward is a residential area in the southwest of the Wandsworth borough. It is bounded by St. John's Hill to the north and the main railway line to the south. The housing is primarily a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, alongside some modern apartment developments. The local geography is relatively flat, with the area situated close to the River Wandle.

The ward is served by Wandsworth Town railway station, providing connections into central London. Green space is provided by King George's Park, which runs along the eastern boundary. A notable local landmark is the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, a former asylum and school that now contains apartments and studios. The area maintains a quiet, neighbourhood feel despite its proximity to central Wandsworth.

Area overview

On average Lavender has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lavender is £89,826 per year. There are 3 schools in Lavender: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Lavender is home to around 13,452 people, with a population density of about 17,147.2 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

125

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

9/10

Area Profile

Lavender Population

13,452

Population density

17,147.2 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

43.34(+63%)

Shoplifting

41.93(+314%)

Violence and sexual offences

35.53(+17%)

Other theft

20.37(+75%)

Theft from the person

15.17(+45%)

London average

Demographics

British

7,726

57.44%

Other White

2,608

19.39%

Irish

409

3.04%

African

339

2.52%

Caribbean

333

2.48%

Total population: 13,451

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

8,796

75.16%

Level 3 (A level)

1,118

9.55%

No qualifications

631

5.39%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

530

4.53%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

307

2.62%

Total 16+ residents: 11,703

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,522

42.87%

Owns with a mortgage

1,464

24.89%

Owns outright

927

15.76%

Other social rented

575

9.77%

Other forms of private rent

217

3.69%

Total households: 5,883

Property prices in Lavender

Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £721,000 in Lavender area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,560 up to £3,690,000.

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 Lavender over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	133	£620,000	£320,300	£445,000	£780,000	£951,000
Semi-Detached	1	£2,700,000	£2,700,000	£2,700,000	£2,700,000	£2,700,000
Terraced	52	£1,327,500	£666,125	£1,007,500	£1,605,000	£1,936,250

10 years median price trend in Lavender

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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