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SW17 8NG

Lessingham Avenue

Tooting Bec

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Detailed insights for SW17 8NG

Overview

Postcode SW17 8NG is located in a major urban area, within the Tooting Bec ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Tooting North area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 92% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting North is £73,116 per year. The nearest station is Tooting Bec, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
11
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Tooting North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,616 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Tooting North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.7%

Approximately 33.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Tooting North is £73,116 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW17 8NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting North near SW17 8NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW17 8NG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.4 mi

3

Tooting Broadway

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Broadway
0.7 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
18,069 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
5.67(-79%)
Violence and sexual offences
3.4(-89%)
Vehicle crime
2.84(-70%)
Other theft
1.7(-85%)
Drugs
1.13(-82%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
41.98%
African
31
11.83%
Pakistani
24
9.16%
Other White
24
9.16%
Caribbean
19
7.25%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
53.3%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.78%
No qualifications
28
12.33%
Other
8
3.52%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
31
30.69%
Owns with a mortgage
30
29.7%
Owns outright
18
17.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
16.83%
Other social rented
3
2.97%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Tooting Bec

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£735
Sales (last 12 months)173
Typical range (middle 50%)£460K – £840K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tooting Bec over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,020,000£803
Terraced99£775,000£767
Semi-Detached2£675,000£857
Flats71£450,000£667

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tooting Bec

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tooting Bec.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tooting Bec.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tooting Bec.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tooting Bec.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tooting Bec in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 8NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 8NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025153, Lessingham Avenue, London, SW17 8NGTerracedFreehold£630,000
21 Aug 2025123, Lessingham Avenue, London, SW17 8NGTerracedFreehold£750,000
31 Mar 202571, Lessingham Avenue, London, SW17 8NGTerracedFreehold£946,000
22 May 2026144, Derinton Road, London, SW17 8HYTerracedFreehold£767,500
13 Mar 2026181, Derinton Road, London, SW17 8HZTerracedFreehold£775,000

Schools

In the SW17 8NG postcode area, located within Tooting North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW17 8NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHillbrook SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryFranciscan Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAl Risalah Secondary SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 8NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW17 8NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSuper Shop Food & WineChasefield Road, Wandsworth, SW17 8HHWalking directions to Super Shop Food & Wine
0.2 miPremierFranciscan Road, Wandsworth, SW17 8DSWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miBhavin’sKellino Street, Wandsworth, SW17 7EWWalking directions to Bhavin’s
0.2 miLidl180-214 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7EWWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miDailyfresh Foods152-156 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7ERWalking directions to Dailyfresh Foods

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 SW17 8NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Annamarie Marina Critchard

Tooting Bec - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Paul John White

Tooting Bec - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sheila Mary Boswell

Tooting Bec - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rosena Allin-Khan

Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyTootingE14001550
WardTooting BecE05014023
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tooting NorthE02000955
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 033AE01004531
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW17 8NG

Is SW17 8NG (Tooting North) safe?

The area around SW17 8NG records about 11 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near SW17 8NG?

The median sale price around SW17 8NG in Tooting North is £650,000 (about £735 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW17 8NG?

There are 20 schools close to SW17 8NG, including Hillbrook School (Outstanding), Franciscan Primary School (Good) and Al Risalah Secondary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW17 8NG?

The closest station to SW17 8NG is Tooting Bec in TfL zone 3, about 632 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW17 8NG?

SW17 8NG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,616 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW17 8NG (Tooting North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW17 8NG 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).