Postcode SW17 6LB is located in a major urban area, within the Tooting Bec ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Tooting Bec Common area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting Bec Common is £90,275 per year. The nearest station is Tooting Bec, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
Tooting Bec Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,947 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Tooting Bec Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tooting Bec Common is £90,275 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from SW17 6LB.
Tooting Bec Common near SW17 6LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Tooting Broadway | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Broadway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tooting Bec Common | Large | Walking directions to Tooting Bec Common |
| 0.3 mi | Furzedown Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £735 per square foot) in Tooting Bec area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,392,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,020,000 | £803 |
| Terraced | 99 | £775,000 | £767 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £675,000 | £857 |
| Flats | 71 | £450,000 | £667 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £492,500 | £1,100,000 | £680,000 |
| 2017 | £465,000 | £620,000 | £660,000 |
| 2018 | £459,400 | £815,000 | £680,000 |
| 2019 | £436,000 | £594,500 | £692,500 |
| 2020 | £486,250 | £803,000 | £721,250 |
| 2021 | £500,500 | £735,000 | £740,000 |
| 2022 | £510,000 | £796,000 | £785,000 |
| 2023 | £510,000 | £950,000 | £828,250 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £960,000 | £754,125 |
| 2025 | £484,000 | £850,000 | £765,000 |
| 2026 | £442,500 | £500,000 | £775,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £664 | £831 | £726 |
| 2017 | £689 | £670 | £708 |
| 2018 | £650 | £695 | £715 |
| 2019 | £647 | £715 | £697 |
| 2020 | £708 | £754 | £741 |
| 2021 | £705 | £604 | £727 |
| 2022 | £678 | £869 | £791 |
| 2023 | £706 | £723 | £771 |
| 2024 | £697 | £702 | £788 |
| 2025 | £702 | £658 | £783 |
| 2026 | £665 | £1,056 | £738 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 6LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 43, Lisle Close, London, SW17 6LB | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 27, Lisle Close, London, SW17 6LB | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 193, Massingberd Way, London, SW17 6AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 195, Macmillan Way, London, SW17 6AW | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 227, Macmillan Way, London, SW17 6AW | Flats | Leasehold | £442,000 |
In the SW17 6LB postcode area, located within Tooting Bec Common, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Franciscan Road, Wandsworth, SW17 8DS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Food Store | 142-144 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BH | Walking directions to Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Emmi's | 11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SD | Walking directions to Emmi's |
| 0.5 mi | Super Shop Food & Wine | Chasefield Road, Wandsworth, SW17 8HH | Walking directions to Super Shop Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW17 6LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Annamarie Marina Critchard
Tooting Bec - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul John White
Tooting Bec - Elected 7 May 2026
Sheila Mary Boswell
Tooting Bec - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosena Allin-Khan
Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW17 6LB records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW17 6LB in Tooting Bec Common is £650,000 (about £735 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW17 6LB, including Graveney School (Outstanding), St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Franciscan Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW17 6LB is Tooting Bec in TfL zone 3, about 963 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW17 6LB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,947 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW17 6LB is Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Annamarie Marina Critchard (Labour Party), Paul John White (Labour Party) and Sheila Mary Boswell (Labour Party).