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SW11 7BQ

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Nine Elms

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Detailed insights for SW11 7BQ

Overview

Postcode SW11 7BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Nine Elms ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Nine Elms area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nine Elms is £93,982 per year. The nearest station is Nine Elms, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is St. George's Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
206
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Nine Elms has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Nine Elms has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Nine Elms is £93,982 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from SW11 7BQ.

Flood risk

Very low

Nine Elms near SW11 7BQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Nine Elms located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW11 7BQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Nine Elms

Northern

Walking directions to Nine Elms
0.4 mi

1

Battersea Power Station

Northern

Walking directions to Battersea Power Station
0.5 mi

1

Pimlico

Victoria

Walking directions to Pimlico

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW11 7BQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt. George's SquareSmallWalking directions to St. George's Square
0.5 miBessborough GardensSmallWalking directions to Bessborough Gardens
0.2 miPimlico GardensSmallWalking directions to Pimlico Gardens

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
15,982.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.4(+59%)
Theft from the person
48.61(+418%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.25(+42%)
Shoplifting
22.31(+123%)
Other theft
22.31(+95%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
38.34%
Other White
113
30.29%
Arab
22
5.9%
Chinese
21
5.63%
Other Asian
17
4.56%
Total population: 373

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
272
76.62%
Level 3 (A level)
28
7.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.51%
Other
8
2.25%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
127
59.91%
Owns outright
62
29.25%
Owns with a mortgage
16
7.55%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.3%
Total households: 212

Property prices in Nine Elms

Median price£912,500
Price per sq ft£1,274
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£660K – £1.3M

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £912,500 (about £1,274 per square foot) in Nine Elms area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £4,229,100.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nine Elms over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats144£912,500£1,274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nine Elms

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nine Elms.
YearFlats
2016£950,000
2017£727,560
2018£879,610
2019£949,300
2020£876,575
2021£896,313
2022£1,029,600
2023£1,175,000
2024£1,143,950
2025£931,000
2026£760,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nine Elms.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nine Elms.
YearFlats
2016£1,143
2017£1,035
2018£1,112
2019£1,156
2020£1,160
2021£1,267
2022£1,267
2023£1,375
2024£1,382
2025£1,303
2026£1,076
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nine Elms.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nine Elms in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW11 7BQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW11 7BQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026Apartment C22, Ambassador Building, 5, New Union Square, London, SW11 7BQFlatsLeasehold£660,000
26 Jun 2025Apartment C42, Ambassador Building, 5, New Union Square, London, SW11 7BQFlatsLeasehold£1,030,000
12 Dec 2025Apartment F74, Ambassador Building, 5, New Union Square, London, SW11 7BTFlatsLeasehold£655,000
23 Oct 2025Apartment F134, Ambassador Building, 5, New Union Square, London, SW11 7BTFlatsLeasehold£650,000
29 Sept 2025Apartment F35, Ambassador Building, 5, New Union Square, London, SW11 7BTFlatsLeasehold£1,150,000

Schools

In the SW11 7BQ postcode area, located within Nine Elms, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW11 7BQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryTachbrook Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and AutismFoundation school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt George's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW11 7BQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW11 7BQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWaitrose1 New Union Square, London, SW11 7DNWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalKirtling Street, Wandsworth, SW11 8BPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miShop'N DriveGrosvenor Road, London, SW1V 3JYWalking directions to Shop'N Drive
0.3 miSainsbury'sWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2EWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 mi0086 SupermarketWandsworth Road, Lambeth, SW8 2GEWalking directions to 0086 Supermarket

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 7BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matt Corner

Nine Elms - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Will Sweet

Nine Elms - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Marsha de Cordova

Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBatterseaE14001081
WardNine ElmsE05014015
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nine ElmsE02007083
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 038AE01035496
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2016-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SW11 7BQ

Is SW11 7BQ (Nine Elms) safe?

The area around SW11 7BQ records about 206 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 violence and sexual offences, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW11 7BQ?

The median sale price around SW11 7BQ in Nine Elms is £912,500 (about £1,274 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW11 7BQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW11 7BQ, including Tachbrook Nursery School (Good), Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism (Outstanding) and St George's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW11 7BQ?

The closest station to SW11 7BQ is Nine Elms in TfL zone 1, about 469 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW11 7BQ?

SW11 7BQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,549 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW11 7BQ (Nine Elms) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW11 7BQ is Marsha de Cordova (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matt Corner (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Will Sweet (Conservative and Unionist Party).