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Putney Embankment & Lower Common

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About

Putney Embankment is a long, flat stretch of the Thames Path, following the river's curve. It is lined with a mix of residential boathouses and modern apartment buildings, facing directly across to Fulham. The area is dominated by its connection to the water, serving as a key training ground for rowing clubs and a popular route for joggers and cyclists.

Immediately inland lies Lower Common, a large, open expanse of grass used for casual sports and dog walking. The common is bordered by mature trees and residential streets, with the spire of St. Mary's Church visible. A low wall and a line of plane trees mark the quiet boundary between the common's green space and the active embankment path along the river.

Area overview

On average Putney Embankment & Lower Common has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Putney Embankment & Lower Common is £112,052 per year. There are 5 schools in Putney Embankment & Lower Common: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Putney Embankment & Lower Common is home to around 8,356 people, with a population density of about 8,896.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Putney Embankment & Lower Common Population
8,356
Population density
8,896.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
16.99(+75%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.28(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.45(-53%)
Other theft
8.26(-29%)
Drugs
4.19(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,479
65.59%
Other White
1,273
15.24%
Irish
233
2.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
164
1.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
163
1.95%
Total population: 8,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,974
71.55%
Level 3 (A level)
674
9.7%
No qualifications
464
6.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
441
6.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
205
2.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,952

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,144
31.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,050
29.05%
Owns outright
967
26.76%
Social rents from council
241
6.67%
Other social rented
123
3.4%
Total households: 3,614

Property prices in Putney Embankment & Lower Common

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £840,000 in Putney Embankment & Lower Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £3,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Putney Embankment & Lower Common 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 Putney Embankment & Lower Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats47£625,000
Semi-Detached6£1,675,000
Terraced36£1,402,500

10 years median price trend in Putney Embankment & Lower Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Putney Embankment & Lower Common.

Data Sources

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