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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wandle is £94,525 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 the area have 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
16.5%
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

Median price£642,500
Price per sq ft£805
Sales (last 12 months)180
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £879K

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £642,500 (about £805 per square foot) in Wandle area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,333 up to £2,885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wandle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£1,198,000£901
Terraced62£1,186,000£861
Flats113£545,000£750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wandle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wandle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£493,250£850,000£950,000
2017£485,000£970,000
2018£500,000£1,650,000£935,275
2019£489,250£1,545,000£945,000
2020£495,000£1,590,000£1,080,000
2021£505,000£942,500£1,000,000
2022£513,438£1,246,250£1,175,000
2023£528,625£1,560,000£1,100,000
2024£517,500£1,300,000£1,131,500
2025£520,500£1,315,000£1,150,000
2026£540,000£976,500£1,095,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wandle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wandle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£724£509£783
2017£747£709
2018£739£814£719
2019£693£842£705
2020£704£697£753
2021£724£753£745
2022£724£772£804
2023£785£671£805
2024£742£850£791
2025£761£863£851
2026£743£1,025£840
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wandle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wandle 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 Wandle ward.

Local councillors

Chris Baron

Wandle - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Denise Samantha Paul

Wandle - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party