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SW17 9HS

Swains Road

Colliers Wood

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Detailed insights for SW17 9HS

Overview

Postcode SW17 9HS is located in a major urban area, within the Colliers Wood ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Lavender Park area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lavender Park is £71,740 per year. The nearest station is Tooting, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Figges Marsh.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Lavender Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lavender Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lavender Park is £71,740 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Lavender Park near SW17 9HS 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 located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW17 9HS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting
0.6 mi

3

Colliers Wood

Northern

Walking directions to Colliers Wood
0.6 mi

3

Tooting Broadway

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Broadway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW17 9HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFigges MarshLargeWalking directions to Figges Marsh
0.5 miLavender ParkMediumWalking directions to Lavender Park
0.4 miColliers Wood Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Colliers Wood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
23,139.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
23.47(+135%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.37(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.61(-34%)
Vehicle crime
5.28(-44%)
Other theft
5.28(-54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
124
31.16%
Other White
77
19.35%
African
44
11.06%
Caribbean
35
8.79%
Bangladeshi
20
5.03%
Total population: 398

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
39.27%
Level 3 (A level)
59
17.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
12.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.99%
No qualifications
40
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
35
26.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.85%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.31%
Social rents from council
19
14.62%
Owns outright
14
10.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Colliers Wood

Median price£468,000
Price per sq ft£656
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£377K – £575K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £468,000 (about £656 per square foot) in Colliers Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,500 up to £1,130,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colliers Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£730,000£807
Terraced38£665,000£660
Semi-Detached8£556,500£643
Flats94£424,000£656

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Colliers Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colliers Wood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£397,000£465,250£546,250
2017£400,000£720,000£580,000
2018£407,500£772,850£616,000
2019£400,000£720,000£500,000
2020£415,000£600,000£631,000
2021£415,000£775,000£615,000
2022£445,000£697,500£675,000
2023£400,000£769,500£636,250
2024£425,000£845,000£637,500
2025£425,000£595,000£633,000
2026£422,500£666,250£625,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colliers Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colliers Wood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£695£656£620
2017£658£540£580
2018£647£586£561
2019£625£564£543
2020£702£528£608
2021£616£616£613
2022£673£696£663
2023£617£596£646
2024£669£613£664
2025£664£707£656
2026£696£614£660
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colliers Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Colliers Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 9HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 202645A, Pitcairn Road, Mitcham, CR4 3LNTerracedLeasehold£457,560
26 Aug 202517, Pitcairn Road, Mitcham, CR4 3LNTerracedFreehold£500,000
28 Mar 2025Ground Floor Maisonette, 25, Pitcairn Road, Mitcham, CR4 3LNFlatsLeasehold£405,000
31 Oct 202548, Pitcairn Road, Mitcham, CR4 3LLTerracedFreehold£687,500
08 Oct 202552, Pitcairn Road, Mitcham, CR4 3LLTerracedFreehold£675,000

Schools

In the SW17 9HS postcode area, located within Lavender Park, there are 15 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW17 9HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySellincourt Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLinks Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySinglegate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 9HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW17 9HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express50-56 London Road, London, SW17 9HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miElaka Food CityLondon Road, Merton, SW17 9HPWalking directions to Elaka Food City
0.1 miLidl14 London Road, London, SW17 9HWWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miLondis18-20 Devonshire Road, London, SW19 2ENWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miKK Food & WineLondon Road, Merton, SW17 9JPWalking directions to KK Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

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

Local councillors

Caroline Masue Cooper-Marbiah

Colliers Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joanna Sieradzinska

Colliers Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stuart Neaverson

Colliers Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Siobhain McDonagh

Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyMitcham and MordenE14001371
WardColliers WoodE05013812
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lavender ParkE02000696
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 008BE01003372
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW17 9HS

Is SW17 9HS (Lavender Park) safe?

The area around SW17 9HS records about 48 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW17 9HS?

The median sale price around SW17 9HS in Lavender Park is £468,000 (about £656 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW17 9HS?

There are 20 schools close to SW17 9HS, including Sellincourt Primary School (Good), Links Primary School (Good) and Singlegate Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW17 9HS?

The closest station to SW17 9HS is Tooting in TfL zone 3, about 265 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW17 9HS?

SW17 9HS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW17 9HS (Lavender Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SW17 9HS is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caroline Masue Cooper-Marbiah (Labour Party), Joanna Sieradzinska (Labour Party) and Stuart Neaverson (Labour Party).