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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

SW116NF

Wisley Road

SW116HQ

Stonells Road

SW116NB

Winsham Grove

SW116NX

Muncaster Road

SW128TZ

Thurleigh Road

SW111XQ

Leathwaite Road

Data Sources

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