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SW15 5RP

Dowdeswell Close

Roehampton

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Overview

Postcode SW15 5RP 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 Mortlake, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 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
43.1%
Connectivity
1/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

43.1%

Approximately 43.1% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from SW15 5RP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

1/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW15 5RP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Mortlake

South Western

Walking directions to Mortlake
0.6 mi

3

Barnes Bridge

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes Bridge
0.6 mi

3

Barnes

South Western

Walking directions to Barnes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW15 5RP
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
358
Population density
20,574.7 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
113
31.65%
Other White
62
17.37%
African
52
14.57%
Pakistani
42
11.76%
Caribbean
20
5.6%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
43.14%
No qualifications
43
16.86%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
34.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
26.47%
Owns with a mortgage
18
17.65%
Owns outright
10
9.8%
Other social rented
9
8.82%
Total households: 102

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW15 5RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW15 5RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025328, Dowdeswell Close, London, SW15 5RPTerracedFreehold£618,000
23 Oct 2025280, Dowdeswell Close, London, SW15 5RPTerracedFreehold£527,000
23 Oct 2025280, Dowdeswell Close, London, SW15 5RPTerracedFreehold£527,000
24 Oct 2025262, Dowdeswell Close, London, SW15 5RNFlatsLeasehold£470,000
01 Aug 2025262, Dowdeswell Close, London, SW15 5RNFlatsLeasehold£266,000

Schools

In the SW15 5RP postcode area, located within Roehampton North West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW15 5RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryRichmond Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryEast Sheen Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableRoehampton Gate SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW15 5RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW15 5RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSt. Marcus1-3 Rockingham Close, London, SW15 5RWWalking directions to St. Marcus
0.2 miSonam Halusky Shop132 Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London, SW14 8DSWalking directions to Sonam Halusky Shop
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 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 5RP, 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 5RP

Is SW15 5RP (Roehampton North West) safe?

The area around SW15 5RP 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 5RP?

The median sale price around SW15 5RP 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 5RP?

There are 18 schools close to SW15 5RP, including Richmond Park Academy (Good), East Sheen Primary School (Outstanding) and Roehampton Gate School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW15 5RP?

The closest station to SW15 5RP is Mortlake in TfL zone 3, about 991 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW15 5RP?

SW15 5RP 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 5RP (Roehampton North West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Putney covering SW15 5RP 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).

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