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South Richmond

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About

South Richmond ward occupies the southernmost part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, primarily comprising the residential neighbourhood of East Sheen. It is bordered by Richmond Park to the west and the River Thames to the east, providing distinct natural boundaries. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of Edwardian and Victorian housing, with local commerce focused along the Upper Richmond Road and Sheen Lane.

The ward's western edge is defined by the expansive grasslands and woods of Richmond Park, offering immediate access to its open landscapes. A network of quieter residential roads connects to the Thames Path at the river's edge, where views open up towards the opposite bank. The presence of the park and river creates a distinctly green environment within the London context, shaping the area's quieter, residential character.

Area overview

On average South Richmond has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Richmond is £107,645 per year. There are 4 schools in South Richmond: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. South Richmond is home to around 11,082 people, with a population density of about 4,383.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

South Richmond Population
11,082
Population density
4,383.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.55(+32%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.44(-15%)
Shoplifting
26.26(+163%)
Other theft
12(+5%)
Vehicle crime
11.28(+20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,205
55.99%
Other White
2,331
21.03%
Indian
403
3.64%
Irish
330
2.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
298
2.69%
Total population: 11,083

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,342
69.74%
Level 3 (A level)
866
9.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
616
6.77%
No qualifications
603
6.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
339
3.73%
Total 16+ residents: 9,094

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,649
32.68%
Owns outright
1,434
28.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,150
22.79%
Other social rented
613
12.15%
Other forms of private rent
137
2.72%
Total households: 5,046

Property prices in South Richmond

Median price£730,500
Price per sq ft£952
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£556K – £1.2M

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £730,500 (about £952 per square foot) in South Richmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,000 up to £5,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Richmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£3,305,000£1,263
Semi-Detached11£2,250,000£1,029
Terraced37£1,181,000£1,161
Flats77£600,000£825

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Richmond

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Richmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,400,000£560,000£1,525,000£915,000
2017£1,750,000£600,000£1,986,000£998,750
2018£2,412,500£522,500£1,700,000£860,000
2019£2,375,000£575,000£2,247,500£1,035,000
2020£3,000,000£575,000£1,861,750£1,100,000
2021£2,475,000£597,500£2,250,000£1,087,500
2022£2,550,000£630,000£2,275,000£1,263,750
2023£3,400,000£567,500£2,501,000£1,295,000
2024£3,300,000£595,000£1,672,500£960,000
2025£2,775,000£600,000£2,300,000£1,124,000
2026£3,460,000£580,000£1,897,000£2,500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Richmond.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Richmond.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,052£920£756£981
2017£678£808£963£990
2018£980£817£896£956
2019£992£808£1,052£1,066
2020£991£843£1,021£1,022
2021£1,120£852£1,073£1,068
2022£989£871£1,207£1,174
2023£1,229£815£1,199£1,178
2024£1,095£878£1,148£1,137
2025£1,211£841£1,043£1,126
2026£1,146£810£1,232£1,161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Richmond.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Richmond in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about South Richmond

Is South Richmond safe?

South Richmond records about 88 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 South Richmond?

The median sale price in South Richmond is £730,500 (about £952 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Richmond?

South Richmond has 3 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Richmond?

South Richmond scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Richmond sits around rank 27,461 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 South Richmond?

The average household income in South Richmond is around £107,645 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for South Richmond?

South Richmond is represented by 3 elected councillors: Chris Varley (Liberal Democrats), Massimo Chiesa (Liberal Democrats) and Paulina Vassileva (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in South Richmond

TW91SE

Paradise Road

TW91RX

Paradise Road

TW99BH

Park Lane

TW106EN

Denbigh Gardens

TW106QF

Onslow Road

TW106HR

Greville Road

TW99JA

Park Lane

TW91YT

Sheen Road

TW106NE

Friars Stile Road

TW92RL

Park Lane

TW91HF

George Street

TW106DE

Houblon Road

TW106EX

Kings Road

TW91PE

Old Palace Yard

TW106YA

Park Lane

TW106SB

Lewis Road

TW92UD

Park Lane

TW91XF

Sheen Road

TW91UJ

Alton Road

TW106DG

Worple Way

TW91UA

Church Road

TW91EU

Golden Court

TW91DZ

The Square

TW91NW

Queensberry Place

TW91JY

George Street

TW99LZ

South Richmond

TW106JZ

Hobart Place

TW92SA

Clarence Street

TW105HT

Sawyer's Hill

TW92ND

Kew Road

TW91TH

Richmond Road

TW99LB

Park Lane

TW106DW

Connaught Road

TW106HD

Kingsmead

TW99NJ

South Richmond

TW99NL

South Richmond

TW99JT

Park Lane

TW106AA

Ellerker Gardens

TW106GU

Carlile Place

TW91HH

Brewers Lane

TW106UQ

Hill Rise

TW91NS

Cholmondeley Walk

TW106LS

Church Road

TW106DU

Hyde Road

TW106JY

Grove Road

TW106JT

Marlborough Road

TW106SP

Grove Road

TW91SL

St James'S Cottages

TW91DN

The Quadrant

TW91EE

Eton Street

TW91QF

Pembroke Villas

TW106HH

Marchmont Road

TW91DH

Quadrant Road

TW105BD

Courtlands

TW106QE

Onslow Road

TW106LW

Church Road

TW94XA

South Richmond

TW106NL

Friars Stile Place

TW106JP

Queens Road

TW91AY

Sheen Road

TW92PP

South Richmond

TW106JH

Chisholm Road

TW91EB

Waterloo Place

TW106UA

Hill Rise

TW106DT

Beatrice Road

TW91YJ

Sheen Road

TW91UH

Dunstable Road

TW106JD

Kingsmead

TW106DR

York Road

TW106HF

Queens Road

TW106DY

Princes Road

TW106PG

Mount Ararat Road

TW91DT

The Dome Buildings

TW91YH

Sheen Road

TW91QQ

Portland Terrace

TW106DD

Vineyard Mews

TW92ZE

Park Lane

TW105BU

Berwyn Road

TW91NB

Old Palace Terrace

TW106LA

Queens Road

TW106LF

King George Square

TW106HU

Broadhurst Close

TW99BS

Park Lane

TW91NY

Maids Of Honour Row

TW91JW

George Street

TW92PR

South Richmond

TW106PR

Ridgway

TW106SN

Cambrian Road

TW91HY

George Street

TW91BP

The Quadrant

TW106DN

Albany Terrace

TW92RF

Parkshot

TW106PH

Mount Ararat Road

TW106JA

Greville Road

TW105AZ

Courtlands

TW106HQ

Marchmont Road

TW91EJ

South Richmond

TW106QN

Rosemont Road

TW91EH

Whittaker Avenue

TW105BS

Berwyn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.