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About

Northcote ward sits in the northeastern corner of the London Borough of Wandsworth, bordering the Thames. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its commercial heart is along Northcote Road, a long street lined with independent shops, cafes, and a popular daily market. The housing stock transitions to larger properties near Wandsworth Common, which provides significant green space at the ward's southern edge.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Clapham Junction station nearby offering extensive rail links. A defining local feature is the presence of the Sisters of Mercy convent and its associated buildings, a longstanding institution within the community. The area maintains a neighbourhood feel, with local schools and the common serving as focal points for residents.

Area overview

On average Northcote has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northcote is £106,840 per year. There are 7 schools in Northcote: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Northcote is home to around 12,863 people, with a population density of about 8,993.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Northcote Population
12,863
Population density
8,993.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.75(-26%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.28(-36%)
Vehicle crime
18.35(+89%)
Shoplifting
11.74(+16%)
Other theft
11.58(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,704
59.89%
Other White
2,627
20.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
339
2.64%
Irish
319
2.48%
Indian
262
2.04%
Total population: 12,863

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,144
74.4%
Level 3 (A level)
882
9.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
569
5.93%
No qualifications
520
5.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
263
2.74%
Total 16+ residents: 9,602

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,685
36.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,241
26.94%
Owns outright
1,176
25.53%
Other social rented
241
5.23%
Social rents from council
140
3.04%
Total households: 4,607

Property prices in Northcote

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £1,125,000 in Northcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £380,000 up to £5,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northcote 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 Northcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£3,550,000
Flats65£793,150
Semi-Detached6£1,706,000
Terraced57£1,800,000

10 years median price trend in Northcote

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

All postcodes in Northcote

SW116BB

Kyrle Road

SW116PX

Northcote Road

SW116SE

Webbs Road

SW116JA

Dents Road

SW116AS

Wroughton Road

SW116RG

Northcote Road

SW128TY

Thurleigh Road

SW116EQ

Honeywell Road

SW116AU

Hillier Road

SW116DA

Wakehurst Road

SW116EJ

Bolingbroke Grove

SW116HA

Bennerley Road

SW116NS

Alfriston Road

SW116QX

Kelmscott Road

SW116AZ

Kyrle Road

SW116HU

Broomwood Road

SW116JN

Broomwood Road

SW116PW

Northcote Road

SW116PY

Bramfield Road

SW111XQ

Leathwaite Road

SW116BS

Wakehurst Road

SW116DE

Salcott Road

SW116RQ

Northcote Road

SW116RR

Leathwaite Road

SW116NU

Muncaster Road

SW49AP

Clapham Common West Side

SW49BB

Clapham Common West Side

SW116JP

Gayville Road

SW116QL

Northcote Road

SW111DB

Bolingbroke Grove

SW116EW

Bolingbroke Grove

SW111BG

Shelgate Road

SW116BE

Wroughton Road

SW116PA

Canford Road

SW116PB

Canford Road

SW111XJ

Webbs Road

SW116HR

Bolingbroke Grove

SW116NF

Wisley Road

SW116PS

Northcote Road

SW111PA

Northcote Road

SW111XH

Keildon Road

SW116HD

Bolingbroke Grove

SW116QW

Northcote Road

SW49AN

Clapham Common West Side

SW116EG

Honeywell Road

SW116HY

Montholme Road

SW116JD

Blenkarne Road

SW116ND

Winsham Grove

SW116QE

Northcote Road

SW113RN

Hepburn Mews

SW116DY

Bennerley Road

SW116RX

Webbs Road

SW116EF

Honeywell Road

SW116LJ

Chatto Road

SW116QZ

Northcote Road

SW116SP

Cobham Close

SW116HX

Montholme Road

SW116AJ

Ballingdon Road

SW116HB

Bolingbroke Grove

SW116RD

Northcote Road

SW116SS

Rainham Close

SW116BG

Wroughton Road

SW116HJ

Chatham Road

SW116QN

Northcote Road

SW49BE

Clapham Common West Side

SW116DQ

Salcott Road

SW116JB

Gorst Road

SW116SD

Webbs Road

SW116BZ

Wakehurst Road

SW116JX

Broomwood Road

SW116NR

Alfriston Road

SW116RE

Northcote Road

SW116SN

Darley Road

SW49AZ

Clapham Common West Side

SW116LS

Grandison Road

SW116SB

Dulka Road

SW116HG

Chatham Road

SW116NB

Winsham Grove

SW116RB

Bramfield Road

SW116AY

Wroughton Road

SW116BW

Wakehurst Road

SW116JS

Devereux Road

SW116JZ

Broomwood Road

SW116RL

Leathwaite Road

SW116RY

Ashness Road

SW116JF

Broomwood Road

SW111BH

Mallinson Road

SW116BA

Kyrle Road

SW116JU

Broomwood Road

SW116SF

Webbs Road

SW128TX

Thurleigh Road

SW116AX

Hillier Road

SW116HT

Broomwood Road

SW116LZ

Culmstock Road

SW116RP

Leathwaite Road

SW116DS

Bennerley Road

SW116HH

Chatham Road

SW116PN

Northcote Road

SW116BT

Wakehurst Road

SW116HE

Bolingbroke Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.