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About

Roehampton ward lies in the southwest of the London Borough of Wandsworth, characterised by a distinct mix of architectural styles and large areas of green space. The area is defined by the presence of the University of Roehampton, whose colleges and student population contribute significantly to the local atmosphere. Alton Estate, a major post-war housing development with both low-rise and high-rise sections, is a prominent feature of the ward's built environment.

The ward borders Richmond Park to the west, providing extensive open landscapes, while Putney Heath lies to the north. Roehampton Village offers a more traditional high street with local shops and services. The area is also home to the Queen Mary's Hospital site and the historic Downshire House, reflecting layers of its development from a rural village to a part of modern London.

Area overview

On average Roehampton has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 38% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roehampton is £66,885 per year. There are 5 schools in Roehampton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Roehampton is home to around 18,846 people, with a population density of about 4,592.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Roehampton Population
18,846
Population density
4,592.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.74(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.84(+19%)
Other theft
8.81(-23%)
Public order
7.11(+5%)
Vehicle crime
7.11(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,362
33.76%
Other White
3,471
18.42%
African
1,729
9.17%
Pakistani
1,421
7.54%
Other Asian
975
5.17%
Total population: 18,846

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,983
40.11%
Level 3 (A level)
2,680
17.96%
No qualifications
2,529
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,505
10.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,138
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 14,918

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,523
37.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,508
22.52%
Owns with a mortgage
960
14.34%
Owns outright
921
13.76%
Other social rented
393
5.87%
Total households: 6,695

Property prices in Roehampton

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£548
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £592K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £548 per square foot) in Roehampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £9,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roehampton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£3,120,000£815
Semi-Detached3£1,450,000£675
Terraced17£590,000£556
Flats53£382,000£522

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roehampton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roehampton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£6,820,000£332,500£2,056,000£527,500
2017£2,595,000£345,000£650,000£562,500
2018£3,187,500£328,100£1,325,000£550,000
2019£2,850,000£331,000£1,305,000£512,500
2020£3,737,500£390,000£1,015,374£860,000
2021£3,675,000£335,000£1,710,000£565,000
2022£4,250,000£391,000£1,612,500£700,000
2023£1,625,000£350,000£1,475,000£795,000
2024£1,925,000£382,000£1,650,000£611,500
2025£3,625,000£387,500£700,000£596,000
2026£2,615,000£340,000£1,450,000£770,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roehampton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roehampton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£969£475£650£575
2017£770£505£521£603
2018£707£524£592£583
2019£765£459£734£538
2020£788£595£755£511
2021£766£497£600£630
2022£968£523£743£640
2023£700£465£684£631
2024£840£548£641£607
2025£712£535£428£616
2026£917£523£675£672
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roehampton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Roehampton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.

Band A£685
Band B£800
Band C£914
Band D£1,028
Band E£1,257
Band F£1,485
Band G£1,714
Band H£2,056

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Roehampton ward.

Local councillors

Graeme Paul Henderson

Roehampton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jenny May Yates

Roehampton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Matthew George Tiller

Roehampton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Frequently asked questions about Roehampton

Is Roehampton safe?

Roehampton records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Roehampton?

The median sale price in Roehampton is £450,000 (about £548 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Roehampton?

Roehampton has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Roehampton?

Roehampton scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Roehampton sits around rank 10,681 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Roehampton?

The average household income in Roehampton is around £66,885 per year, and 38% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Roehampton?

Roehampton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Graeme Paul Henderson (Labour and Co-operative Party), Jenny May Yates (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Matthew George Tiller (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodesin Roehampton

SW154LZ

Fontley Way

SW153EG

Frensham Drive

SW154HP

Roehampton Lane

SW154EW

Minstead Gardens

SW154JG

Bordon Walk

SW155NF

Aubyn Square

SW154PJ

Tunworth Crescent

SW154AL

Wanborough Drive

SW154PQ

Tunworth Crescent

SW155QP

Daylesford Avenue

SW154AR

Wanborough Drive

SW155LD

Woking Close

SW155JL

Priory Lane

SW154DQ

Danebury Avenue

SW155LR

Woking Close

SW154EN

Tangley Grove

SW154LB

Roehampton Lane

SW154PT

Highcliffe Drive

SW155JY

Priory Lane

SW155RL

Dowdeswell Close

SW154DR

Ellisfield Drive

SW155LX

Roehampton Lane

SW155PH

Toland Square

SW154BZ

Ryefield Path

SW155FQ

Clarence Lane

SW155LE

Ludovick Walk

SW154AZ

Roma Read Close

SW155LZ

Ellenborough Place

SW154ER

Minstead Gardens

SW154HT

Holford Way

SW154AG

Petersfield Rise

SW154NP

Ringwood Gardens

SW155FD

Drury Close

SW155FF

Benkart Mews

SW155PN

Roehampton

SW155DA

Dover House Road

SW154DB

Roehampton

SW155NT

Aubyn Square

SW154LX

Ibsley Gardens

SW155EX

Vitali Close

SW155QU

Dungarvan Avenue

SW155NX

Roehampton

SW154ED

Portswood Place

SW154LS

Stoughton Close

SW154BJ

Bessborough Road

SW155QN

Putney Park Avenue

SW153EL

Stroud Crescent

SW154HJ

Roehampton High Street

SW154DG

Danebury Avenue

SW155DU

Holford Way

SW154DE

Danebury Avenue

SW153DT

Roehampton Vale

SW154HD

Danebury Avenue

SW155FP

Emerald Square

SW154PD

Danebury Avenue

SW155LW

Arabella Drive

SW155QW

Upper Richmond Road

SW154PP

Sherfield Gardens

SW155NG

Aubyn Square

SW154BH

Dilton Gardens

SW154ND

Fontley Way

SW155JZ

Woking Close

SW154AX

Wanborough Drive

SW154DU

Danebury Avenue

SW155PD

Toland Square

SW155PW

Aubyn Square

SW155BW

Coppice Drive

SW155JW

Clarence Lane

SW155LT

Roehampton Lane

SW154PN

Clarence Lane

SW154BQ

Bessborough Road

SW154DF

Roehampton

SW154LN

Timsbury Walk

SW154BW

Bessborough Road

SW155JX

Roedean Crescent

SW154DW

Tangley Grove

SW153BH

Roehampton Vale

SW153AN

Friars Avenue

SW155NU

Roehampton

SW154NJ

Alton Road

SW154DN

Tangley Grove

SW154NR

Arnewood Close

SW154EA

Tunworth Crescent

SW155RP

Dowdeswell Close

SW154EZ

Harbridge Avenue

SW155RS

Burke Close

SW154JN

Ibsley Gardens

SW155QB

Clarence Lane

SW155NZ

Toland Square

SW155PT

Aubyn Square

SW155DH

Holford Way

SW154DP

Tangley Grove

SW154NA

Fontley Way

SW155FH

Vitali Close

SW155DS

Rodway Road

SW155NP

Aubyn Square

SW155NW

Aubyn Square

SW155NB

Eliot Gardens

SW155NJ

Aubyn Square

SW155EY

Holford Way