Postcode SW18 1GQ is located in a major urban area, within the Falconbrook ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the York Gardens area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in York Gardens is £62,230 per year. The nearest station is Wandsworth Town, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is York Gardens.
York Gardens has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,009 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
York Gardens has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in York Gardens is £62,230 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from SW18 1GQ.
York Gardens near SW18 1GQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wandsworth Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Wandsworth Town | South Western | Walking directions to Wandsworth Town |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapham Junction | Overground, South Western, Southern | Walking directions to Clapham Junction |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Imperial Wharf | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Imperial Wharf |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | York Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to York Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Petergate Green | Small | Walking directions to Petergate Green |
| 0.1 mi | Bramford Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bramford Gardens |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £634 per square foot) in Falconbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £1,370,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,370,000 | £896 |
| Terraced | 10 | £772,500 | £767 |
| Flats | 67 | £430,000 | £601 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £477,500 | £895,000 |
| 2017 | £470,000 | £814,500 |
| 2018 | £423,072 | £906,250 |
| 2019 | £390,000 | £876,750 |
| 2020 | £543,000 | £950,000 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £821,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £1,005,000 |
| 2023 | £428,000 | £967,000 |
| 2024 | £420,000 | £905,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £920,000 |
| 2026 | £445,000 | £755,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £761 | £699 |
| 2017 | £684 | £703 |
| 2018 | £639 | £681 |
| 2019 | £586 | £750 |
| 2020 | £764 | £711 |
| 2021 | £647 | £752 |
| 2022 | £658 | £805 |
| 2023 | £609 | £774 |
| 2024 | £650 | £801 |
| 2025 | £650 | £770 |
| 2026 | £623 | £772 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 1GQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2025 | Flat 13, Peachey House, 29, Eltringham Street, London, SW18 1GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £573,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 2, Stockbridge House, 23, Eltringham Street, London, SW18 1GP | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 22, Eltringham Street, London, SW18 1TE | Terraced | Freehold | £870,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 7, Oxborough House, 33, Eltringham Street, London, SW18 1GS | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 31, Oxborough House, 33, Eltringham Street, London, SW18 1GS | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 |
In the SW18 1GQ postcode area, located within York Gardens, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 1GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Bridgend Road, Wandsworth, SW18 1FS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Deli2Go | Juniper Drive, Wandsworth, SW18 1FY | Walking directions to Deli2Go |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Marl Road, Wandsworth, SW18 1AZ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | Wandsworth, SW18 1FP | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Planet Food Store | 234-236 York Road, London, SW11 3SJ | Walking directions to Planet Food Store |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW18 1GQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kate Stock
Falconbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Arthur Hogg
Falconbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Marsha de Cordova
Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW18 1GQ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SW18 1GQ in York Gardens is £440,000 (about £634 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW18 1GQ, including St Faith's CofE Primary School (Good), Centre Academy London and Park House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW18 1GQ is Wandsworth Town in TfL zone 2, about 332 m away, serving the South Western line.
SW18 1GQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,009 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW18 1GQ is Marsha de Cordova (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kate Stock (Labour Party) and Simon Arthur Hogg (Labour Party).