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About

West Hill North is a residential area situated on elevated ground above the River Thames. The streets are characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, along with some modern apartment developments. It is primarily a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with local shops and schools serving the community. The area offers views over the surrounding borough from its higher points.

A notable local feature is the historic Wandsworth Prison, a prominent local institution on Heathfield Road. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Wandsworth Town railway station providing access to central London. Large green spaces are found nearby at Wandsworth Park and the wider Wandsworth Common, providing recreational areas for residents.

Area overview

On average West Hill North has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 32.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Hill North is £71,750 per year. There are 2 schools in West Hill North: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. West Hill North is home to around 7,638 people, with a population density of about 13,036.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Hill North Population
7,638
Population density
13,036.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.48(-9%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.26(-28%)
Vehicle crime
7.59(-19%)
Public order
4.98(-26%)
Other theft
4.19(-63%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,477
32.4%
Other White
1,334
17.45%
Pakistani
873
11.42%
African
682
8.92%
Other Asian
375
4.91%
Total population: 7,645

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,980
48.84%
No qualifications
923
15.13%
Level 3 (A level)
720
11.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
588
9.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
458
7.51%
Total 16+ residents: 6,101

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
900
31.15%
Social rents from council
848
29.35%
Owns with a mortgage
526
18.21%
Owns outright
360
12.46%
Other social rented
135
4.67%
Total households: 2,889

Property prices in West Hill North

Median price£430,303
Price per sq ft£645
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £590K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £430,303 (about £645 per square foot) in West Hill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £229,000 up to £1,479,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hill North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£938,000£747
Terraced9£640,000£609
Flats43£401,000£639

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Hill North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£392,500£715,000£445,000
2017£395,000£1,100,000£465,000
2018£460,000£590,000£1,115,000
2019£410,000£1,225,000£761,250
2020£390,500£800,000£1,237,500
2021£447,500£925,000£1,092,500
2022£388,500£930,000£1,105,000
2023£388,250£980,000£950,000
2024£400,000£780,000
2025£400,000£1,150,000£890,000
2026£370,000£814,000£640,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hill North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£636£458
2017£604£546£460
2018£702£623£644
2019£596£661£647
2020£547£578£680
2021£657£682£714
2022£583£737£699
2023£566£711£688
2024£599£654
2025£597£747£613
2026£642£764£609
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hill North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Hill North 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.

Frequently asked questions about West Hill North

Is West Hill North safe?

West Hill North records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Hill North?

The median sale price in West Hill North is £430,303 (about £645 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Hill North?

West Hill North has 2 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Hill North?

West Hill North scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Hill North sits around rank 11,371 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 West Hill North?

The average household income in West Hill North is around £71,750 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin West Hill North

SW196ST

Manningtree Close

SW196RS

Castlecombe Drive

SW185PW

Skeena Hill

SW196BS

Beatrice Place

SW196SL

Whitlock Drive

SW196SS

Southmead Road

SW185PX

Arnal Crescent

SW196RU

Castlecombe Drive

SW196TN

Burghley Hall Close

SW185PY

Arnal Crescent

SW196RW

Castlecombe Drive

SW196RZ

George Wyver Close

SW196DX

Inner Park Road

SW185QY

Whitelands Crescent

SW196QF

Princes Way

SW196QU

West House Close

SW196LY

Beaumont Road

SW196AR

Oak Park Gardens

SW185QA

Linstead Way

SW196TB

Keevil Drive

SW196AN

Withycombe Road

SW153SP

West Hill

SW196SQ

Whitlock Drive

SW195LR

Wimbledon Park Side

SW196RG

Beaumont Road

SW153SW

Beaumont Road

SW153PD

Scott Avenue

SW196RN

Castlecombe Drive

SW196QN

Montfort Place

SW196BW

Swanton Gardens

SW196EA

Holly Tree Close

SW196AD

Argyll Terrace

SW185QD

Linstead Way

SW196SP

Beaumont Road

SW196QJ

Montfort Place

SW196BU

Beatrice Place

SW196RX

Potterne Close

SW196AJ

Windlesham Grove

SW196SW

Whitlock Drive

SW196QG

Princes Way

SW196TJ

Stoford Close

SW196TE

Keevil Drive

SW153PB

Scott Avenue

SW196TG

Stapleford Close

SW153HX

Mere Close

SW196BF

Helena Close

SW196TD

Keevil Drive

SW196AG

Windlesham Grove

SW196SR

Southmead Road

SW196AP

Windlesham Grove

SW196AL

Windlesham Grove

SW196BN

Swanton Gardens

SW196QE

Princes Way

SW196LX

Augustus Road

SW196BJ

Windlesham Grove

SW196QH

Princes Way

SW196DU

Inner Park Road

SW196DY

Inner Park Road

SW153SG

Scott Avenue

SW196RR

Castlecombe Drive

SW196AE

Victoria Drive

SW196LU

Augustus Road

SW196RT

Castlecombe Drive

SW196RL

Littlecote Close

SW196TQ

Stapleford Close

SW196EB

Inner Park Road

SW196TA

Keevil Drive

SW185PZ

Bell Drive

SW196AQ

Windlesham Grove

SW196TH

Beaumont Road

SW153SS

Whitefield Close

SW196BH

Wainford Close

SW195LS

Wimbledon Park Side

SW196SJ

Whitlock Drive

SW185QE

Linstead Way

SW185PN

Skeena Hill

SW185QN

Sutherland Grove

SW196BQ

Sandringham Close

SW196BL

Swanton Gardens

SW153HY

West Hill

SW196TF

Keevil Drive

SW196SG

Urmston Drive

SW196BG

Victoria Drive

SW153ST

Scott Avenue

SW195LT

Parkside

SW185QU

Sutherland Grove

SW196RJ

Beaumont Road

SW196QL

Montfort Place

SW196QQ

Princes Way

SW196QS

Windlesham Grove

SW196AW

Windlesham Grove

SW196DT

Parkland Gardens

SW196SN

Whitlock Drive

SW196RY

Beaumont Road

SW153PA

Scott Avenue

SW196AH

Windlesham Grove

SW196BT

Sandringham Close

SW196QR

Pyne Terrace

SW196QP

Princes Way

SW196RP

Stourhead Close