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About

Wandle ward occupies the northeastern corner of the London Borough of Wandsworth, bordering the Borough of Merton. The area is defined by its industrial heritage and the River Wandle, from which it takes its name. The river's course is a central feature, with its history of powering mills still evident in the area's layout and some converted buildings. Housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar estates, and modern residential developments built on former industrial land.

The ward contains significant green spaces, including King George's Park which stretches along the riverbank. Wandle's identity is closely tied to its ongoing regeneration, with new housing and commercial units continually reshaping the landscape. A surviving stretch of the original Surrey Iron Railway, an early horse-drawn railway from 1803, can be traced near the river, speaking to its deep industrial past. Transport links are provided by Earlsfield railway station and several bus routes.

Area overview

On average Wandle has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wandle is £94,437 per year. There are 2 schools in Wandle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Wandle is home to around 10,585 people, with a population density of about 12,723.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Wandle Population
10,585
Population density
12,723.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.45(-20%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.18(-38%)
Vehicle crime
9.35(0%)
Shoplifting
7.56(-24%)
Other theft
7.37(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,883
55.58%
Other White
1,443
13.63%
African
650
6.14%
Pakistani
461
4.36%
Caribbean
368
3.48%
Total population: 10,585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,568
63.69%
Level 3 (A level)
992
11.35%
No qualifications
806
9.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
632
7.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
407
4.66%
Total 16+ residents: 8,742

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,451
33.25%
Owns with a mortgage
1,372
31.44%
Owns outright
624
14.3%
Other social rented
426
9.76%
Social rents from council
344
7.88%
Total households: 4,364

Property prices in Wandle

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 in Wandle area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,333 up to £2,875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wandle 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 Wandle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats115£550,000£8,105
Semi-Detached5£1,275,000£9,287
Terraced56£1,223,500£9,156

10 years median price trend in Wandle

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

All postcodes in Wandle

SW183DL

Wandle

SW183AX

Brocklebank Road

SW184SN

Garratt Lane

SW184NP

Kimber Road

SW183DH

Mountbatten Mews

SW183AZ

Dingwall Road

SW184EH

Garratt Lane

SW184EB

Garratt Lane

SW182RQ

Westover Road

SW183BP

Shire Place

Data Sources

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