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About

West Hill ward covers a residential neighbourhood in the northern part of Wandsworth borough. It is bounded by the main roads of Trinity Road and Wandsworth High Street, with the River Wandle flowing along its western edge. The area consists primarily of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside several local parks and green spaces. Its streets are largely residential, with commercial activity concentrated on the main thoroughfares.

A notable local landmark is the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, a large Gothic revival structure originally built as an asylum for girls orphaned by the Crimean War. The area includes a section of the expansive Wandsworth Common, providing open green space. Housing varies from larger family homes to smaller conversions and modern apartment developments near the town centre.

Area overview

On average West Hill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Hill is £84,928 per year. There are 8 schools in West Hill: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. West Hill is home to around 16,815 people, with a population density of about 9,976.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Hill Population
16,815
Population density
9,976.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.97(-29%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.42(-43%)
Vehicle crime
6.54(-33%)
Other theft
4.82(-59%)
Public order
3.75(-44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,357
37.8%
Other White
3,303
19.64%
Pakistani
1,565
9.3%
African
1,103
6.56%
Other Asian
701
4.17%
Total population: 16,819

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
7,322
53.77%
No qualifications
1,740
12.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,663
12.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,170
8.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
832
6.11%
Total 16+ residents: 13,618

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,118
32.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,461
22.13%
Social rents from council
1,379
20.88%
Owns outright
1,221
18.49%
Other social rented
192
2.91%
Total households: 6,603

Property prices in West Hill

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in West Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £2,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Hill in the 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£2,550,000
Flats106£414,250
Semi-Detached6£1,123,546
Terraced28£873,750

10 years median price trend in West Hill

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

All postcodes in West Hill

SW153PD

Scott Avenue

SW185QR

Girdwood Road

SW195PU

Gonston Close

SW196JG

Weydown Close

SW196NE

Albert Drive

SW196PZ

Campen Close

SW196QB

Murfett Close

SW196QQ

Princes Way

SW196SJ

Whitlock Drive

SW185PX

Arnal Crescent

SW195NL

Parkside

SW196EG

Inner Park Road

SW196RJ

Beaumont Road

SW196RL

Littlecote Close

SW196SP

Beaumont Road

SW153SW

Beaumont Road

SW195PD

Queensmere Road

SW195QJ

Southlands Drive

SW196AZ

Selhurst Close

SW196BB

Victoria Drive

SW196BQ

Sandringham Close

SW196DJ

Limpsfield Avenue

SW196JJ

Smithwood Close

SW195LH

Wimbledon Park Side

SW195QF

Southlands Drive

SW196BH

Wainford Close

SW196EX

Augustus Road

SW196RX

Potterne Close

SW185PU

Sutherland Grove

SW195NW

Wimbledon Park Side

SW196EU

Galgate Close

SW196PG

Wimbledon Park Road

SW195LR

Wimbledon Park Side

SW196LG

Kingsridge

SW196TJ

Stoford Close

SW195LP

Wimbledon Park Side

SW196AG

Windlesham Grove

SW196BF

Helena Close

SW196BU

Beatrice Place

SW196EL

Augustus Road

SW196SN

Whitlock Drive

SW195QS

Chapman Square

SW196EB

Inner Park Road

SW196JY

Albert Drive

SW196QP

Princes Way

SW196SE

Urmston Drive

SW196TA

Keevil Drive

SW196ES

Claudia Place

SW196HE

Glen Albyn Road

SW196NT

Southdean Gardens

SW196RR

Castlecombe Drive

SW185JF

Arcadian Place

SW185QY

Whitelands Crescent

SW196AR

Oak Park Gardens

SW196RW

Castlecombe Drive

SW196SR

Southmead Road

SW196TP

Princes Way

SW185QU

Sutherland Grove

SW196AF

Windlesham Grove

SW196DL

Limpsfield Avenue

SW196NL

Wimbledon Park Road

SW196QJ

Montfort Place

SW196TQ

Stapleford Close

SW195QH

Southlands Drive

SW196BD

Victoria Drive

SW196LB

Albert Drive

SW196QA

Penner Close

SW195QT

Chapman Square

SW196BL

Swanton Gardens

SW196BA

Victoria Drive

SW196DP

Lewesdon Close

SW185PS

Sutherland Grove

SW196BE

Victoria Drive

SW196HG

Glen Albyn Road

SW196QZ

Augustus Road

SW196RS

Castlecombe Drive

SW196AL

Windlesham Grove

SW196TD

Keevil Drive

SW153HX

Mere Close

SW153PB

Scott Avenue

SW153SS

Whitefield Close

SW185QE

Linstead Way

SW196LT

Chalfont Mews

SW153PA

Scott Avenue

SW195PE

Queensmere Road

SW196EP

Tilford Gardens

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.