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SW17 9BJ

Furzedown Drive

Furzedown

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Detailed insights for SW17 9BJ

Overview

Postcode SW17 9BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Furzedown ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Furzedown West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Furzedown West is £81,157 per year. The nearest station is Tooting, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Furzedown Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Furzedown West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Furzedown West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Furzedown West is £81,157 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW17 9BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Furzedown West near SW17 9BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Tooting located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW17 9BJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting
0.8 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec
0.8 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW17 9BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miFurzedown Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground
0.5 miVectis GardensSmallWalking directions to Vectis Gardens

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
5,342.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
15.46(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.89(-45%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.74(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.87(+20%)
Robbery
2.86(-20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
62.69%
Pakistani
41
10.62%
Other White
27
6.99%
Indian
14
3.63%
Irish
13
3.37%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
179
57.74%
Level 3 (A level)
61
19.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
7.74%
No qualifications
21
6.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
3.55%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
38.76%
Owns outright
48
37.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.6%
Other social rented
5
3.88%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Furzedown

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£638
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£374K – £751K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) in Furzedown area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,250 up to £1,565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Furzedown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£975,000£604
Terraced55£775,000£650
Flats91£385,000£615

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Furzedown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzedown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£417,500£750,000£690,000
2017£371,000£800,000£657,500
2018£405,063£875,000£650,000
2019£417,750£850,000£650,000
2020£405,000£875,000£701,875
2021£410,000£1,005,000£785,000
2022£413,750£885,000£740,500
2023£410,000£952,500£735,000
2024£417,500£872,500£750,375
2025£382,500£915,000£787,000
2026£433,750£975,000£747,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzedown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furzedown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£596£483£571
2017£594£599£581
2018£615£561£582
2019£595£571£544
2020£590£601£603
2021£623£620£601
2022£622£636£640
2023£627£673£625
2024£583£664£640
2025£661£611£649
2026£562£733£666
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furzedown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 9BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 9BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 May 202641, Birchwood Road, London, SW17 9BQTerracedFreehold£1,220,000
21 May 202614, Daleside Road, London, SW16 6SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£875,000
28 Mar 2025217, Crowborough Road, London, SW17 9QETerracedFreehold£1,150,000
21 Mar 2025191, Crowborough Road, London, SW17 9QEFlatsLeasehold£522,000
19 Feb 2026188, Crowborough Road, London, SW17 9QFTerracedFreehold£1,385,000

Schools

In the SW17 9BJ postcode area, located within Furzedown West, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW17 9BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryGraveney SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryPenwortham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFurzedown Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 9BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW17 9BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBudgens99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miPremierFranciscan Road, Wandsworth, SW17 8DSWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miPark Food & Wine3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NSWalking directions to Park Food & Wine
0.4 miSainsbury's Local86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miEmmi's11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SDWalking directions to Emmi's

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 9BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judi Gasser

Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Leonie Alison Cooper

Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Samantha Mary Lewis

Furzedown - 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
WardFurzedownE05014013
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Furzedown WestE02000958
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 036AE01004516
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW17 9BJ

Is SW17 9BJ (Furzedown West) safe?

The area around SW17 9BJ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9BJ?

The median sale price around SW17 9BJ in Furzedown West is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW17 9BJ?

There are 20 schools close to SW17 9BJ, including Graveney School (Outstanding), Penwortham Primary School (Good) and Furzedown Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW17 9BJ?

The closest station to SW17 9BJ is Tooting in TfL zone 3, about 1,083 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW17 9BJ?

SW17 9BJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,437 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW17 9BJ (Furzedown West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW17 9BJ is Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Judi Gasser (Labour Party), Leonie Alison Cooper (Labour Party) and Samantha Mary Lewis (Labour Party).