Postcode SW18 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the Wandle ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Wandsworth South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wandsworth South is £82,381 per year. The nearest station is Earlsfield, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.
Wandsworth South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Wandsworth South has an average crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wandsworth South is £82,381 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from SW18 2BU.
Wandsworth South near SW18 2BU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earlsfield located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Earlsfield | South Western | Walking directions to Earlsfield |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Wandsworth Town | South Western | Walking directions to Wandsworth Town |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Southfields | District | Walking directions to Southfields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King George's Park | Large | Walking directions to King George's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Heathfield Square | Small | Walking directions to Heathfield Square |
| 0.3 mi | Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £645,000 (about £805 per square foot) in Wandle area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,333 up to £2,885,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,236,500 | £901 |
| Terraced | 60 | £1,135,000 | £872 |
| Flats | 109 | £545,000 | £750 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £493,250 | £850,000 | £950,000 |
| 2017 | £485,000 | — | £970,000 |
| 2018 | £500,000 | £1,650,000 | £935,275 |
| 2019 | £489,250 | £1,545,000 | £945,000 |
| 2020 | £495,000 | £1,590,000 | £1,080,000 |
| 2021 | £505,000 | £942,500 | £1,000,000 |
| 2022 | £513,438 | £1,246,250 | £1,175,000 |
| 2023 | £528,625 | £1,560,000 | £1,100,000 |
| 2024 | £517,500 | £1,300,000 | £1,131,500 |
| 2025 | £520,500 | £1,315,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2026 | £545,000 | £938,000 | £937,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £724 | £509 | £783 |
| 2017 | £747 | — | £709 |
| 2018 | £739 | £814 | £719 |
| 2019 | £693 | £842 | £705 |
| 2020 | £704 | £697 | £753 |
| 2021 | £724 | £753 | £745 |
| 2022 | £724 | £772 | £804 |
| 2023 | £785 | £671 | £805 |
| 2024 | £742 | £850 | £791 |
| 2025 | £761 | £863 | £851 |
| 2026 | £743 | £1,025 | £840 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 2BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 16, Treport Street, London, SW18 2BP | Terraced | Leasehold | £505,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 8C, Treport Street, London, SW18 2BP | Flats | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 14, Treport Street, London, SW18 2BP | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 18C, Treport Street, London, SW18 2BP | Flats | Leasehold | £415,260 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 11A, Crealock Street, London, SW18 2BS | Flats | Leasehold | £495,500 |
In the SW18 2BU postcode area, located within Wandsworth South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | BG Mini Market | 175 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DP | Walking directions to BG Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Co-operative Food | 130-138 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4EE | Walking directions to Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 190-194 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4ED | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 45 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Neville Gill Close, Wandsworth, SW18 4TG | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Baron
Wandle - Elected 7 May 2026
Denise Samantha Paul
Wandle - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosena Allin-Khan
Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW18 2BU records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around SW18 2BU in Wandsworth South is £645,000 (about £805 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW18 2BU, including Swaffield School (Good), Floreat Wandsworth Primary School (Good) and Allfarthing Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW18 2BU is Earlsfield in TfL zone 3, about 963 m away, serving the South Western line.
SW18 2BU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,443 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW18 2BU is Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Baron (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Denise Samantha Paul (Labour Party).