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SW11 1BQ

Shelgate Road

Northcote

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Overview

Postcode SW11 1BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Northcote ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Common West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham Common West is £101,815 per year. The nearest station is Clapham Junction, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bolingbroke Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Clapham Common West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,040 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Clapham Common West has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Clapham Common West is £101,815 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from SW11 1BQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Common West near SW11 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Clapham Junction located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW11 1BQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Clapham Junction

Overground, South Western, Southern

Walking directions to Clapham Junction
0.8 mi

2,3

Clapham South

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham South
0.9 mi

3

Wandsworth Common

Southern

Walking directions to Wandsworth Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW11 1BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBolingbroke GreenSmallWalking directions to Bolingbroke Green
0.4 miLavender GardensSmallWalking directions to Lavender Gardens

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
21,066.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.73(-19%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.09(-51%)
Vehicle crime
13.88(+48%)
Theft from the person
6.64(-29%)
Burglary
5.43(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
192
60.57%
Other White
83
26.18%
Irish
13
4.1%
Indian
7
2.21%
Other Asian
5
1.58%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
200
77.52%
Level 3 (A level)
20
7.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
5.04%
No qualifications
7
2.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.71%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
41.46%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25.2%
Owns outright
28
22.76%
Other social rented
10
8.13%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Northcote

Median price£1,375,000
Price per sq ft£954
Sales (last 12 months)155
Typical range (middle 50%)£840K – £1.8M

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £1,375,000 (about £954 per square foot) in Northcote area, with individual transactions ranging from £325,000 up to £3,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northcote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£3,000,000£1,025
Semi-Detached8£1,944,500£1,106
Terraced79£1,787,250£990
Flats67£830,000£853

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northcote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£2,550,000£703,814£1,856,250£1,402,500
2017£4,817,500£756,000£1,575,000£1,503,750
2018£2,500,000£699,000£1,452,500£1,400,000
2019£2,300,000£670,000£1,325,000£1,425,000
2020£2,062,500£700,000£1,797,500£1,532,050
2021£2,600,000£725,000£1,437,500£1,587,500
2022£3,650,000£736,500£1,865,537£1,700,000
2023£4,075,000£750,000£1,907,500£1,672,500
2024£2,172,500£750,000£2,062,500£1,771,250
2025£3,275,000£807,500£2,147,000£1,799,500
2026£717,119£1,745,000£1,650,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northcote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northcote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£911£839£915£812
2017£1,127£917£829£826
2018£1,026£860£805£799
2019£860£802£821£835
2020£849£897£816£876
2021£1,181£892£925£854
2022£1,339£922£1,048£950
2023£1,020£921£922£913
2024£1,077£948£1,006£982
2025£1,139£855£997£985
2026£873£1,148£995
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northcote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northcote in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW11 1BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW11 1BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2025Ground Floor Flat, 100, Shelgate Road, London, SW11 1BQFlatsLeasehold£625,000
26 Mar 202647, Shelgate Road, London, SW11 1BATerracedFreehold£1,370,000
17 Apr 2025129, Mallinson Road, London, SW11 1BHTerracedFreehold£2,021,000
05 Dec 2025122, Mallinson Road, London, SW11 1BJTerracedFreehold£1,725,000
28 Mar 2025First Floor Flat, 144, Mallinson Road, London, SW11 1BJFlatsLeasehold£845,000

Schools

In the SW11 1BQ postcode area, located within Clapham Common West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW11 1BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableDolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)Other independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryBelleville Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryArk Bolingbroke AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW11 1BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW11 1BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express29-33 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local15-17 Northcote Road, London, SW11 1NGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miBayley & Sage95 Northcote Road, London, SW11 6PLWalking directions to Bayley & Sage
0.2 miThe Source Bulk Foods99 St. John's Road, London, SW11 1QYWalking directions to The Source Bulk Foods
0.2 miTierra Verde48 Webb's Road, London, SW11 6SFWalking directions to Tierra Verde

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW11 1BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aled Richards-Jones

Northcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

James Kenton Craig

Northcote - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Marsha de Cordova

Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBatterseaE14001081
WardNorthcoteE05014016
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham Common WestE02000931
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 009AE01004554
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW11 1BQ

Is SW11 1BQ (Clapham Common West) safe?

The area around SW11 1BQ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SW11 1BQ?

The median sale price around SW11 1BQ in Clapham Common West is £1,375,000 (about £954 per square foot) based on 155 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW11 1BQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW11 1BQ, including Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools), Belleville Primary School (Outstanding) and Ark Bolingbroke Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW11 1BQ?

The closest station to SW11 1BQ is Clapham Junction in TfL zone 2, about 701 m away, serving the Overground, South Western and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW11 1BQ?

SW11 1BQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,040 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW11 1BQ (Clapham Common West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW11 1BQ is Marsha de Cordova (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Aled Richards-Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party) and James Kenton Craig (Conservative and Unionist Party).