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West Putney

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About

West Putney ward occupies a northwestern section of the London Borough of Wandsworth, stretching from the Thames Path southward to Putney Heath. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses and low-rise apartment blocks. Its western boundary is marked by Putney Heath and the expansive Wimbledon Common, providing significant green space. The district is well-connected by several bus routes along Upper Richmond Road and has good access to Putney railway station for services into Waterloo.

The area is defined by its proximity to the River Thames, with the ward including a stretch of the Thames Path and the historic Putney Embankment. Local commerce centres around Putney High Street, which lies just outside the eastern boundary, offering shops and amenities. A notable local landmark is the Putney Leisure Centre, a major facility on the riverfront. The annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race starts from the shore here, drawing crowds to the riverbank each spring.

Area overview

On average West Putney has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Putney is £82,349 per year. There are 3 schools in West Putney: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. West Putney is home to around 16,910 people, with a population density of about 6,685.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

West Putney Population
16,910
Population density
6,685.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.34(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.04(+12%)
Shoplifting
19.57(+96%)
Other theft
10.41(-9%)
Vehicle crime
9.88(+5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,236
48.7%
Other White
3,110
18.39%
African
673
3.98%
Other
628
3.71%
Pakistani
576
3.41%
Total population: 16,911

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,176
58.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,698
12.15%
No qualifications
1,579
11.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,118
8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
688
4.92%
Total 16+ residents: 13,976

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,875
26.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,814
25.39%
Owns outright
1,708
23.9%
Social rents from council
1,201
16.81%
Other social rented
246
3.44%
Total households: 7,145

Property prices in West Putney

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in West Putney area, with individual transactions ranging from £197,500 up to £4,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Putney 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 Putney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached11£2,875,000£10,140
Flats116£466,500£7,266
Semi-Detached18£1,852,500£9,511
Terraced45£742,000£9,084

10 years median price trend in West Putney

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

All postcodes in West Putney

SW156XQ

Cortis Road

SW155AN

Parkstead Road

SW153BZ

Hayward Gardens

SW156UT

Hazlewell Road

SW156DQ

Whitnell Way

SW153AJ

Cortis Road

SW156QJ

Kingslawn Close

SW156NX

Howards Lane

SW156JL

Breasley Close

SW156BU

Whitnell Way

SW156RD

Westleigh Avenue

SW156EA

Castello Avenue

SW155EN

Huntingfield Road

SW155HD

Putney Park Lane

SW156PU

Woodborough Road

SW155EF

Swinburne Road

SW159LX

West Putney

SW155AS

Dover House Road

SW156AW

Ravenna Road

SW156DL

Lawrence Mews

SW155ER

Huntingfield Road

SW155AD

Dover House Road

SW153SZ

Heathview Gardens

SW156QG

Colinette Road

SW155BQ

Westmead

SW156PF

Luttrell Avenue

SW156UR

Hazlewell Road

SW155ET

Huntingfield Road

SW156RB

Putney Hill

SW153LU

Manor Fields

SW159AQ

Burston Road

SW156PY

Woodborough Road

SW155AL

Torwood Road

SW156HG

Chartfield Avenue

SW156PH

Kingslawn Close

SW156ER

Gwendolen Close

SW156EH

Gwendolen Avenue

SW156UH

Malbrook Road

SW156PX

Woodborough Road

SW155AQ

Hobbes Walk

SW155HE

Huntingfield Road

SW159LL

West Putney

SW159GW

Burston Road

SW155EP

The Footpath

SW153AU

Tildesley Road

SW159EL

Burston Road

SW155JB

Newnes Path

SW155HA

Burston Road

SW156DT

Chartfield Avenue

SW156JN

Queens Gate Gardens

SW156PA

Luttrell Avenue

SW159HW

Burston Road

SW153SY

Telegraph Road

SW156NZ

Howards Lane

SW153SX

Putney Heath

SW156XP

Upper Richmond Road

SW156XF

Westleigh Avenue

SW156ED

Cedar Mews

SW159HX

Burston Road

SW156SY

Upper Richmond Road

SW155AU

Dover House Road

SW156DY

Genoa Avenue

SW156ET

Gwendolen Avenue

SW156UP

Larpent Avenue

SW153TJ

Seaton Close

SW155AF

Dover House Road

SW153DE

Carslake Road

SW156TL

Upper Richmond Road

SW153LT

Manor Fields

SW156NH

Parkfields

SW156HY

Upper Richmond Road

SW155AG

Henty Walk

SW156HZ

Upper Richmond Road

SW156DB

Whitnell Way

SW156AS

Nursery Close

SW156SG

Upper Richmond Road

SW159HP

Burston Road

SW155AR

Dover House Road

SW156LW

Coalecroft Road

SW159JS

Burston Road

SW153NB

Manor Fields

SW156UX

Larpent Avenue

SW156BF

Putney Hill

SW156UB

Upper Richmond Road

SW156HE

Winchelsea Close

SW156UD

Briar Walk

SW156EL

Cambalt Road

SW156DR

Chartfield Square

SW155DD

Crestway

SW159LY

West Putney

SW155EU

Huntingfield Road

SW156TQ

Upper Richmond Road

SW153TH

Garden Close

SW156HR

Rye Walk

SW153TS

Wildcroft Road

SW153BT

Hayward Gardens

SW156NN

Campion Road

SW155HR

Pleasance Road

SW155EW

Huntingfield Road

SW156RQ

Westleigh Avenue

Data Sources

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