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West Putney

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 89 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

West Putney Population

16,910

Population density

6,685.4 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

32.64(+22%)

Violence and sexual offences

29.27(-4%)

Shoplifting

18.81(+86%)

Vehicle crime

10.35(+7%)

Other theft

10.17(-13%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

688

4.92%

Total 16+ residents: 13,976

Housing

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 £600,000 in West Putney area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £7,320,000.

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 Putney over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£3,645,000	£1,698,750	£2,650,000	£4,337,500	£6,343,500
Flats	124	£475,000	£276,500	£394,250	£615,000	£842,000
Semi-Detached	12	£2,175,000	£877,080	£1,549,875	£2,897,500	£3,415,000
Terraced	44	£743,500	£502,400	£691,250	£858,750	£1,291,750

10 years median price trend in West Putney

All postcodes in West Putney

SW156UH

Malbrook Road

SW155BN

Dover House Road

SW155HZ

Hutton Mews

SW156BZ

Whitnell Way

SW156HN

Chartfield Avenue

SW159HN

Burston Road

SW153AT

Tildesley Road

SW153SX

Putney Heath

SW156AG

Putney Hill

SW156HW

Chartfield Avenue

SW156LL

Enmore Road

SW156TP

Upper Richmond Road

SW155BY

Crestway

SW155EF

Swinburne Road

SW155HG

The Pleasance

SW156BY

Whitnell Way

SW156QY

Putney Hill

SW156TQ

Upper Richmond Road

SW155HQ

Putney Park Lane

SW156TH

Upper Richmond Road

SW156TR

Upper Richmond Road

SW156XA

Westleigh Avenue

SW153AF

Cortis Road

SW153BG

Tildesley Road

SW153TX

Portsmouth Road

SW155AA

Dover House Road

SW155ET

Huntingfield Road

SW155QL

Upper Richmond Road

SW156NF

Upper Richmond Road

SW156TL

Upper Richmond Road

SW156XD

Westleigh Avenue

SW153TZ

Portsmouth Road

SW155HX

Laneway

SW156EA

Castello Avenue

SW156HR

Rye Walk

SW156LU

Hazlewell Road

SW155DF

West Putney

SW156FF

Fairfax Mews

SW156HQ

Chartfield Avenue

SW156HZ

Upper Richmond Road

SW156PH

Kingslawn Close

SW159EG

Burston Road

SW153AZ

Tildesley Road

SW156BW

Burston Road

SW156DP

Chartfield Avenue

SW156DS

Cherrywood Drive

SW156LN

Holroyd Road

SW156PQ

William Gardens

SW159LP

West Putney

SW153AU

Tildesley Road

SW153BY

Hayward Gardens

SW153NE

Manor Fields

SW155DQ

Grosse Way

SW155HT

Putney Park Lane

SW156JW

Fairdale Gardens

SW156QZ

North Lodge Close

SW156UB

Upper Richmond Road

SW153BB

Tildesley Road

SW155BJ

Dover House Road

SW155BZ

Dover House Road

SW156AQ

Putney Hill

SW156LS

Hazlewell Road

SW156UT

Hazlewell Road

SW155AG

Henty Walk

SW156QF

Howards Lane

SW152ZB

Burston Road

SW153AA

Tildesley Road

SW155AN

Parkstead Road

SW155EJ

Huntingfield Road

SW156HF

Chartfield Avenue

SW156NP

Upper Richmond Road

SW156NZ

Howards Lane

SW156RA

Kings Keep

SW156UY

Solna Avenue

SW153DG

Pullman Gardens

SW153TE

Bowling Green Close

SW155EB

Swinburne Road

SW159BQ

Burston Road

SW156AA

Putney Hill

SW156AH

St Johns Avenue

SW156EP

Gwendolen Avenue

SW156LR

Hazlewell Road

SW159EB

Burston Road

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

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