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About

Nine Elms sits on the south bank of the Thames in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Once an industrial stretch of river, it has been rebuilt with mixed-use blocks, office campuses and new housing clustered around the restored Battersea Power Station and the riverside walkway. The Northern line extension added a station at Nine Elms, shortening journeys to central London and supporting weekday commuting. Active construction and phased openings mean the area continues to change as new streets and public spaces come into use.

The district retains traces of its market and industrial past. New Covent Garden Market supplies flowers, fruit and vegetables from early morning stalls and consolidates the area's role in London's food distribution. Warehouse shells now hold design studios, light manufacturing and shops; riverside terraces and cycle lanes link to local streets. A pier at Battersea Power Station links to river services and offers an alternative route to the city. Market deliveries and wholesalers keep activity running before dawn, while community facilities such as a public square, primary schools and local health services serve the growing residential population.

Area overview

On average Nine Elms has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 25.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nine Elms is £93,982 per year. There are 2 schools in Nine Elms: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Nine Elms is home to around 7,711 people, with a population density of about 6,930.6 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Nine Elms Population
7,711
Population density
6,930.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.37(+33%)
Theft from the person
34.5(+268%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.4(+6%)
Shoplifting
26.46(+165%)
Other theft
23.21(+103%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,243
29.09%
Other White
2,164
28.06%
African
475
6.16%
Chinese
425
5.51%
Arab
317
4.11%
Total population: 7,711

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,926
73.06%
Level 3 (A level)
624
9.26%
No qualifications
372
5.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
336
4.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
205
3.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,742

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,146
52.28%
Owns with a mortgage
518
12.62%
Owns outright
462
11.25%
Shared ownership
329
8.01%
Other social rented
325
7.92%
Total households: 4,105

Property prices in Nine Elms

Median price£880,000
Price per sq ft£1,197
Sales (last 12 months)183
Typical range (middle 50%)£650K – £1.2M

Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £880,000 (about £1,197 per square foot) in Nine Elms area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £4,229,100.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nine Elms over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats183£880,000£1,197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nine Elms

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nine Elms.
YearFlats
2016£982,000
2017£812,225
2018£965,000
2019£935,000
2020£870,755
2021£869,255
2022£1,012,250
2023£1,143,000
2024£1,061,225
2025£887,500
2026£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nine Elms.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nine Elms.
YearFlats
2016£1,143
2017£1,081
2018£1,177
2019£1,151
2020£1,157
2021£1,235
2022£1,259
2023£1,355
2024£1,335
2025£1,282
2026£1,076
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nine Elms.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nine Elms in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.

Band A£685
Band B£800
Band C£914
Band D£1,028
Band E£1,257
Band F£1,485
Band G£1,714
Band H£2,056

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Nine Elms

Is Nine Elms safe?

Nine Elms records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Nine Elms?

The median sale price in Nine Elms is £880,000 (about £1,197 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Nine Elms?

Nine Elms has 1 primary school and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Nine Elms?

Nine Elms scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Nine Elms sits around rank 23,258 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Nine Elms?

The average household income in Nine Elms is around £93,982 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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