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Nine Elms

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About

Nine Elms is a riverside ward in central Wandsworth, situated on a sweeping bend of the Thames opposite Pimlico. The area is dominated by large-scale regeneration, featuring extensive new residential tower developments and commercial spaces. Its industrial past is still visible in the converted Battersea Power Station, a major landmark that now houses shops, offices, and apartments. The linear Nine Elms Lane forms a central artery through the district, connecting various construction sites and completed projects.

The ward includes the landscaped parkland of the new Nine Elms Park and the Thames Path walkway along the riverbank. The location is served by two recently opened London Underground stations on the Northern Line extension, improving transport links significantly. The New Covent Garden Market, the UK's largest wholesale fruit, vegetable, and flower market, operates here from its modern premises. This mix of high-density living, commerce, and historic infrastructure defines the area's current character.

Area overview

On average Nine Elms has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 271 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 25.6% 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 £93,623 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 5,396 people, with a population density of about 6,673.7 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
271
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Nine Elms Population
5,396
Population density
6,673.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.87(+125%)
Theft from the person
54.11(+477%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.22(+87%)
Shoplifting
46.89(+369%)
Other theft
37.06(+224%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,613
29.9%
Other White
1,428
26.47%
African
357
6.62%
Chinese
336
6.23%
Arab
219
4.06%
Total population: 5,395

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,446
73.12%
Level 3 (A level)
461
9.78%
No qualifications
268
5.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
221
4.69%
Other
130
2.76%
Total 16+ residents: 4,713

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,546
54.84%
Owns outright
322
11.42%
Owns with a mortgage
317
11.25%
Other social rented
269
9.54%
Shared ownership
214
7.59%
Total households: 2,819

Property prices in Nine Elms

Median price£917,500
Price per sq ft£1,276
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£685K – £1.3M

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £917,500 (about £1,276 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
Flats150£917,500£1,276

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£950,000
2017£727,560
2018£879,610
2019£949,300
2020£876,575
2021£896,313
2022£1,029,600
2023£1,175,000
2024£1,143,950
2025£931,000
2026£760,000
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£1,035
2018£1,112
2019£1,156
2020£1,160
2021£1,267
2022£1,267
2023£1,375
2024£1,382
2025£1,303
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Nine Elms ward.

Local councillors

Matt Corner

Nine Elms - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Will Sweet

Nine Elms - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Nine Elms

Is Nine Elms safe?

Nine Elms records about 271 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 £917,500 (about £1,276 per square foot) based on 150 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 23,066 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 £93,623 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Nine Elms?

Nine Elms is represented by 2 elected councillors: Matt Corner (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Will Sweet (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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