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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£546
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £600K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £546 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£669
Terraced15£590,000£636
Flats51£382,000£503

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£533£428£616
2026£917£521£669£655
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