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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 80 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
2/10
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
21.15(-21%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.76(-33%)
Vehicle crime
18.11(+93%)
Shoplifting
12.13(+21%)
Other theft
11.51(+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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £1,402,500 in Northcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 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
Detached2£4,425,000
Flats60£832,500
Semi-Detached7£1,889,000
Terraced73£1,776,000

10 years median price trend in Northcote

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

All postcodes in Northcote

SW116RQ

Northcote Road

SW49RR

Walsingham Place

SW116EH

Bolingbroke Grove

SW116QL

Northcote Road

SW116AU

Hillier Road

SW116NS

Alfriston Road

SW116HG

Chatham Road

SW116PS

Northcote Road

SW116DY

Bennerley Road

SW116BY

Wakehurst Road

SW116BP

Wakehurst Road

SW116JW

Gayville Road

SW116DQ

Salcott Road

SW116RS

Leathwaite Road

SW116PE

Bowood Road

SW128TY

Thurleigh Road

SW116PT

Kelmscott Road

SW116QE

Northcote Road

SW116QS

Belleville Road

SW116AZ

Kyrle Road

SW116RF

Northcote Road

SW116AY

Wroughton Road

SW116HB

Bolingbroke Grove

SW116HA

Bennerley Road

SW116EQ

Honeywell Road

SW116HZ

Blenkarne Road

SW111BN

Mallinson Road

SW116PD

Canford Road

SW116SS

Rainham Close

SW116JT

Broomwood Road

SW116SD

Webbs Road

SW49AU

Clapham Common West Side

SW116BZ

Wakehurst Road

SW116RE

Northcote Road

SW128UA

Thurleigh Road

SW116RT

Leathwaite Road

SW116RH

Halston Close

SW111BP

Mallinson Road

SW116JZ

Broomwood Road

SW116BE

Wroughton Road

SW116JP

Gayville Road

SW116BD

Kyrle Road

SW116PX

Northcote Road

SW116DU

Bennerley Road

SW116HT

Broomwood Road

SW116DX

Bennerley Road

SW116BW

Wakehurst Road

SW116SF

Webbs Road

SW116EJ

Bolingbroke Grove

SW116PP

Belleville Road

SW116AQ

Roseneath Road

SW116HU

Broomwood Road

SW116AH

Roseneath Road

SW116BX

Wakehurst Road

SW116AB

Broxash Road

SW116HY

Montholme Road

SW116RG

Northcote Road

SW116HH

Chatham Road

SW116LA

Broomwood Road

SW116DE

Salcott Road

SW116EW

Bolingbroke Grove

SW49AX

Clapham Common West Side

SW116RP

Leathwaite Road

SW116AX

Hillier Road

SW49AZ

Clapham Common West Side

SW116DT

Bennerley Road

SW116RN

Leathwaite Road

SW116SP

Cobham Close

SW116QU

Northcote Road

SW116PL

Northcote Road

SW116LU

Culmstock Road

SW116NW

Alfriston Road

SW116AD

Broxash Road

SW116NR

Alfriston Road

SW116RU

Webbs Road

SW116QB

Northcote Road

SW116JA

Dents Road

SW116PZ

Bramfield Road

SW116DF

Salcott Road

SW128UB

Thurleigh Road

SW116QP

Northcote Road

SW116NN

Alfriston Road

SW116RB

Bramfield Road

SW113RN

Hepburn Mews

SW116NZ

Canford Road

SW128TX

Thurleigh Road

SW116BU

Wakehurst Road

SW116JF

Broomwood Road

SW111BA

Shelgate Road

SW116QF

Northcote Road

SW116HR

Bolingbroke Grove

SW116ED

Honeywell Road

SW116BG

Wroughton Road

SW116NA

Adderley Grove

SW116SW

Darley Road

SW116BB

Kyrle Road

SW116PJ

Northcote Road

SW49BA

Clapham Common West Side

SW116BT

Wakehurst Road

SW116DA

Wakehurst Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.