Postcode SW18 1GS is located in a major urban area, within the Falconbrook area 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 median sale price in Falconbrook is £430,000 (around £628 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £338,500 and £511,250. The nearest station is Wandsworth Town, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 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 England, 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 10.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 62 ft away from SW18 1GS.
York Gardens near SW18 1GS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £628 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 | 11 | £785,000 | £769 |
| Flats | 70 | £415,000 | £596 |
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 | £425,000 | £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 | £617 | £784 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 1GS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2026 | 20, Oxborough House, 33, Eltringham Street, London, SW18 1GS | Flats | Leasehold | £338,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | Flat 13, Peachey House, 29, Eltringham Street, London, SW18 1GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £573,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 14, Francis House, 25, Eltringham Street, London, SW18 1GU | Flats | Leasehold | £595,000 |
In the SW18 1GS postcode area, located within York Gardens, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Faith's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2019. | |
St Faith's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Mar 2019
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Centre Academy London | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Centre Academy London ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Park House School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
Park House School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 May 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW18 1GS
| 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 | Little Waitrose | Wandsworth, SW18 1FP | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Marl Road, Wandsworth, SW18 1AZ | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 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 1GS, 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 1GS 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW18 1GS in Falconbrook is £430,000 (about £628 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW18 1GS, including St Faith's CofE Primary School (Good), Centre Academy London and Park House School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW18 1GS is Wandsworth Town in TfL zone 2, about 306 m away, serving the South Western line.
SW18 1GS 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 1GS 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).