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West Hill North

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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.