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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 271 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.1% 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 £93,610 per year. There are 1 schools in Nine Elms: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Nine Elms Population

5,396

Population density

6,673.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £862,500 in Nine Elms area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £9,518,400.

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 Nine Elms over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	145	£855,000	£169,200	£694,800	£1,150,000	£2,744,800
Terraced	1	£1,800,000	£1,800,000	£1,800,000	£1,800,000	£1,800,000

10 years median price trend in Nine Elms

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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