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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. 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
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

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in West Hill North area, with individual transactions ranging from £262,500 up to £1,479,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Hill North 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 West Hill North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats37£407,000£6,616
Semi-Detached5£938,000£8,046
Terraced8£745,000£6,657

10 years median price trend in West Hill North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill North.

All postcodes in West Hill North

SW185TB

Royal Orchard Close

SW196AF

Windlesham Grove

SW196TP

Princes Way

SW196AB

Victoria Drive

SW196SE

Urmston Drive

SW185QB

Linstead Way

SW196SH

Whitlock Drive

SW196TL

Stoford Close

Data Sources

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