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Putney West

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About

Putney West is a primarily residential area situated on the western bank of the River Thames. The neighbourhood is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses. Its western boundary is formed by the Upper Richmond Road, a major thoroughfare lined with local shops and eateries.

The area is defined by its large, open green spaces. Putney Heath and Putney Lower Common offer extensive woodland and grassland, providing a significant recreational area for residents. The annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race starts from the Putney waterfront, drawing crowds to the riverbank every spring.

Area overview

On average Putney West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Putney West is £88,393 per year. There are 1 schools in Putney West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Putney West is home to around 8,867 people, with a population density of about 8,249.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Putney West Population
8,867
Population density
8,249.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
15.56(-42%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.18(-60%)
Shoplifting
7.67(-24%)
Vehicle crime
7.44(-23%)
Burglary
3.95(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,846
54.63%
Other White
1,698
19.14%
Irish
251
2.83%
Other
250
2.82%
Indian
228
2.57%
Total population: 8,870

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,084
67.48%
Level 3 (A level)
808
10.72%
No qualifications
565
7.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
534
7.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
266
3.53%
Total 16+ residents: 7,534

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,259
32.05%
Owns outright
1,069
27.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,022
26.02%
Social rents from council
279
7.1%
Other forms of private rent
134
3.41%
Total households: 3,928

Property prices in Putney West

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 in Putney West area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £7,320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Putney West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£4,120,000
Flats87£500,000
Semi-Detached10£2,312,500
Terraced16£850,000

10 years median price trend in Putney West

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

All postcodes in Putney West

SW156TR

Upper Richmond Road

SW155AA

Dover House Road

SW155ET

Huntingfield Road

SW155QL

Upper Richmond Road

SW156NF

Upper Richmond Road

SW155NR

Aubyn Square

SW155PT

Aubyn Square

SW156EA

Castello Avenue

SW155NE

Roehampton Lane

SW156FF

Fairfax Mews

SW156HQ

Chartfield Avenue

SW156HZ

Upper Richmond Road

SW156PH

Kingslawn Close

SW159EG

Burston Road

SW155QR

Daylesford Avenue

SW156BG

Putney Hill

SW156BW

Burston Road

SW156LN

Holroyd Road

SW156PQ

William Gardens

SW159LP

West Putney

SW156JW

Fairdale Gardens

SW156UB

Upper Richmond Road

SW156AQ

Putney Hill

SW156LS

Hazlewell Road

SW156UT

Hazlewell Road

SW156QF

Howards Lane

SW152ZB

Burston Road

SW156NZ

Howards Lane

SW156UY

Solna Avenue

SW155EB

Swinburne Road

SW155NF

Aubyn Square

SW159BQ

Burston Road

SW156AA

Putney Hill

SW156AH

St Johns Avenue

SW156LR

Hazlewell Road

SW159EB

Burston Road

Data Sources

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