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SW17 8UE

Foulser Road

Tooting Bec

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Detailed insights for SW17 8UE

Overview

Postcode SW17 8UE 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 West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting Bec West is £79,145 per year. The nearest station is Tooting Bec, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Tooting Bec West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Tooting Bec West has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Tooting Bec West is £79,145 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW17 8UE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.6 mi

3

Tooting Broadway

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Broadway
0.7 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
19,586.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
48.78(+82%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.73(-33%)
Vehicle crime
12.2(+30%)
Other theft
8.54(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
57.04%
Other White
34
11.97%
Irish
14
4.93%
Bangladeshi
11
3.87%
Chinese
10
3.52%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
186
74.4%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.4%
No qualifications
17
6.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.8%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
43.75%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.34%
Owns outright
20
15.62%
Other social rented
10
7.81%
Social rents from council
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

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 8UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 8UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat B, 21, Foulser Road, London, SW17 8UEFlatsLeasehold£625,000
28 Apr 2026Flat 3, 56, Dafforne Road, London, SW17 8TZFlatsLeasehold£490,000
08 Sept 202510B, Dafforne Road, London, SW17 8TZFlatsLeasehold£440,000
31 Mar 20254, Dafforne Road, London, SW17 8TZTerracedFreehold£1,100,000
21 Mar 202586, Foulser Road, London, SW17 8UDTerracedFreehold£848,500

Schools

In the SW17 8UE postcode area, located within Tooting Bec West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW17 8UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHillbrook SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableAl Risalah Boys' SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW17 8UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBenett’s Convenience StoreFoulser Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7TRWalking directions to Benett’s Convenience Store
0.1 miTolian's4-8 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7PGWalking directions to Tolian's
0.1 miSainsbury's Local43 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miGastronom GourmetBalham High Road, Wandsworth, SW17 7AAWalking directions to Gastronom Gourmet
0.2 miTesco Express279-291 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8UE, 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 Bec WestE02000951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 029AE01004481
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW17 8UE

Is SW17 8UE (Tooting Bec West) safe?

The area around SW17 8UE records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW17 8UE?

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

What schools are near SW17 8UE?

There are 20 schools close to SW17 8UE, including Hillbrook School (Outstanding), St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Al Risalah Boys' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW17 8UE?

The closest station to SW17 8UE is Tooting Bec in TfL zone 3, about 206 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW17 8UE?

SW17 8UE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,958 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW17 8UE (Tooting Bec West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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