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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 moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Roehampton is £66,836 per year. There are 12 schools in Roehampton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
38.1%
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

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Roehampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £9,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roehampton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£3,625,000£7,686
Flats55£382,000£5,716
Semi-Detached2£1,640,000£7,264
Terraced16£591,000£5,583

10 years median price trend in Roehampton

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

All postcodes in Roehampton

SW155LG

Arabella Drive

SW154BU

Norley Vale

SW154BD

Clarence Lane

SW155LH

Arabella Drive

SW155NL

Aubyn Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.