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SW15 5RL

Dowdeswell Close

Roehampton

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Overview

Postcode SW15 5RL is located in a major urban area, within the Roehampton ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Roehampton North West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Roehampton North West is £63,671 per year. The nearest station is Barnes, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Palewell Fields and Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
55.5%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Roehampton North West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Roehampton North West has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.5%

Approximately 55.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Roehampton North West is £63,671 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW15 5RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Roehampton North West near SW15 5RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Barnes located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW15 5RL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Barnes

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes
0.7 mi

3

Barnes Bridge

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes Bridge
0.7 mi

3

Mortlake

South Western

Walking directions to Mortlake

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW15 5RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPalewell Fields and CommonLargeWalking directions to Palewell Fields and Common
0.2 miLennox Estate GreenSmallWalking directions to Lennox Estate Green

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
2,440.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.3(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.38(+21%)
Other theft
11.21(-2%)
Public order
9.34(+38%)
Burglary
6.85(+25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
149
43.82%
Other White
54
15.88%
Pakistani
34
10%
African
25
7.35%
Other Asian
16
4.71%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
47.08%
No qualifications
47
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.93%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
34.31%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.17%
Other social rented
29
21.17%
Owns outright
16
11.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.95%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Roehampton

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£535
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £609K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £535 per square foot) in Roehampton area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £9,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Roehampton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£3,120,000£815
Semi-Detached2£1,640,000£675
Terraced17£590,000£537
Flats48£381,000£523

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Roehampton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roehampton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£6,820,000£332,500£2,056,000£527,500
2017£2,595,000£345,000£650,000£562,500
2018£3,187,500£328,100£1,325,000£550,000
2019£2,850,000£331,000£1,305,000£512,500
2020£3,737,500£390,000£1,015,374£860,000
2021£3,675,000£335,000£1,710,000£565,000
2022£4,250,000£391,000£1,612,500£700,000
2023£1,625,000£350,000£1,475,000£795,000
2024£1,925,000£382,000£1,650,000£611,500
2025£3,625,000£390,000£700,000£596,000
2026£2,615,000£340,000£1,640,000£950,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Roehampton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roehampton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£969£475£650£575
2017£770£505£521£603
2018£707£524£592£583
2019£765£459£734£538
2020£788£595£755£511
2021£766£497£600£630
2022£968£523£743£640
2023£700£465£684£631
2024£840£548£641£607
2025£712£535£428£616
2026£917£523£675£672
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Roehampton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW15 5RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW15 5RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025144, Dowdeswell Close, London, SW15 5RLTerracedFreehold£393,600
24 Oct 2025262, Dowdeswell Close, London, SW15 5RNFlatsLeasehold£470,000
01 Aug 2025262, Dowdeswell Close, London, SW15 5RNFlatsLeasehold£266,000
28 Mar 2025194, Dowdeswell Close, London, SW15 5RNTerracedLeasehold£380,000
14 Mar 202579, Arabella Drive, London, SW15 5LLTerracedFreehold£565,000

Schools

In the SW15 5RL postcode area, located within Roehampton North West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW15 5RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableRoehampton Gate SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableRoehampton Hospital SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicablePaddock SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW15 5RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW15 5RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSt. Marcus1-3 Rockingham Close, London, SW15 5RWWalking directions to St. Marcus
0.3 miWhite Hart Express153 White Hart Lane, London, SW13 0JPWalking directions to White Hart Express
0.3 miKSN Off Licence and Grocery149 White Hart Lane, London, SW13 0JPWalking directions to KSN Off Licence and Grocery
0.3 miSonam Halusky Shop132 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London, SW14 8DSWalking directions to Sonam Halusky Shop
0.4 miLuxtons207 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London, SW14 8QTWalking directions to Luxtons

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 SW15 5RL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graeme Paul Henderson

Roehampton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jenny May Yates

Roehampton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Matthew George Tiller

Roehampton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Fleur Anderson

Putney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyPutneyE14001434
WardRoehamptonE05014017
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Roehampton North WestE02000935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 013DE01004576
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW15 5RL

Is SW15 5RL (Roehampton North West) safe?

The area around SW15 5RL records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW15 5RL?

The median sale price around SW15 5RL in Roehampton North West is £450,000 (about £535 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW15 5RL?

There are 19 schools close to SW15 5RL, including Roehampton Gate School (Good), Roehampton Hospital School (Outstanding) and Paddock School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW15 5RL?

The closest station to SW15 5RL is Barnes in TfL zone 3, about 900 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW15 5RL?

SW15 5RL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW15 5RL (Roehampton North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Putney covering SW15 5RL is Fleur Anderson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Graeme Paul Henderson (Labour and Co-operative Party), Jenny May Yates (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Matthew George Tiller (Labour and Co-operative Party).