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West Hill North

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 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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 area has 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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

West Hill North Population

7,638

Population density

13,036.4 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

22.52(-15%)

Violence and sexual offences

19.51(-36%)

Vehicle crime

5.76(-41%)

Public order

4.45(-33%)

Other theft

4.32(-63%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in West Hill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hill North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	40	£411,000	£298,301	£356,000	£472,500	£753,500
Semi-Detached	1	£700,000	£700,000	£700,000	£700,000	£700,000
Terraced	9	£600,000	£492,000	£520,000	£890,000	£1,165,600

10 years median price trend in West Hill North

All postcodes in West Hill North

SW196TD

Keevil Drive

SW153HX

Mere Close

SW153PB

Scott Avenue

SW153SS

Whitefield Close

SW185QE

Linstead Way

SW153PA

Scott Avenue

SW196LY

Beaumont Road

SW196QU

West House Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail