Postcode insights

SW17 9SX

Hawthorn Crescent

Furzedown

Property search →

Interactive map showing SW17 9SX and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for SW17 9SX

Overview

Postcode SW17 9SX is located in a major urban area, within the Furzedown ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Tooting East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tooting East is £75,268 per year. The nearest station is Tooting, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Furzedown Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
43.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Tooting East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,892 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Tooting East has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.1%

Approximately 43.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Tooting East is £75,268 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Tooting East near SW17 9SX 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 located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW17 9SX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting
0.5 mi

3

Tooting Broadway

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Broadway
0.7 mi

3

Tooting Bec

Northern

Walking directions to Tooting Bec

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW17 9SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFurzedown Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground
0.5 miVectis GardensSmallWalking directions to Vectis Gardens
0.4 miGraveney Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Graveney Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
11,965.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.51(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.8(-8%)
Vehicle crime
11.49(+23%)
Public order
9.68(+43%)
Other theft
7.86(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
31.49%
Other White
41
11.95%
African
38
11.08%
Caribbean
34
9.91%
Pakistani
22
6.41%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
37.42%
No qualifications
69
22.85%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.93%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
42.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.06%
Owns outright
25
17.36%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.42%
Shared ownership
12
8.33%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Furzedown

Median price£492,000
Price per sq ft£639
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £763K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £492,000 (about £639 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-Detached11£985,000£622
Terraced52£775,000£648
Flats88£382,500£624

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£380,000£915,000£799,000
2026£407,500£975,000£765,000
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 9SX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW17 9SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202518, St Benedicts Close, London, SW17 9NUFlatsLeasehold£332,500
21 Jul 202525, Carlisle Way, London, SW17 9NZFlatsLeasehold£380,000
19 Mar 20259, Carlisle Way, London, SW17 9NZTerracedFreehold£450,000
18 Dec 2025173, Rectory Lane, London, SW17 9PSFlatsLeasehold£410,000
23 Jul 20255, Limetree Walk, London, SW17 9NYFlatsLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the SW17 9SX postcode area, located within Tooting East, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW17 9SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTooting Primary SchoolFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableFrancis Barber Pupil Referral UnitPupil referral unit

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFranciscan Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW17 9SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW17 9SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalByton Road, Wandsworth, SW17 9HFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miMinal’s Off LicenceAvarn Road, Wandsworth, SW17 9NJWalking directions to Minal’s Off Licence
0.2 miEelam EnterpriseMitcham Road, Wandsworth, SW17 9PGWalking directions to Eelam Enterprise
0.2 miIcelandCharlmont Road, Wandsworth, SW17 9NHWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSuper Shop Food & WineChasefield Road, Wandsworth, SW17 8HHWalking directions to Super Shop Food & Wine

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 9SX, 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)Tooting EastE02000957
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 035DE01004528
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SW17 9SX

Is SW17 9SX (Tooting East) safe?

The area around SW17 9SX records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9SX?

The median sale price around SW17 9SX in Tooting East is £492,000 (about £639 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW17 9SX?

There are 20 schools close to SW17 9SX, including Tooting Primary School (Outstanding), Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit (Good) and Franciscan Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW17 9SX?

The closest station to SW17 9SX is Tooting in TfL zone 3, about 607 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW17 9SX?

SW17 9SX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,892 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW17 9SX (Tooting East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW17 9SX 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).