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SW18 2JU

Malva Close

Wandsworth Town

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Detailed insights for SW18 2JU

Overview

Postcode SW18 2JU is located in a major urban area, within the Wandsworth Town ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Wandsworth South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 Wandsworth Town, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Wandsworth South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,825 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wandsworth South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.9%

Approximately 9.9% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Wandsworth South is £82,381 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from SW18 2JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Wandsworth South near SW18 2JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Wandsworth Town located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW18 2JU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Wandsworth Town

South Western

Walking directions to Wandsworth Town
0.9 mi

3

Earlsfield

South Western

Walking directions to Earlsfield
0.9 mi

2,3

East Putney

District

Walking directions to East Putney

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW18 2JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George's ParkLargeWalking directions to King George's Park
0.1 miGarratt Lane Old Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground
0.4 miBramford GardensSmallWalking directions to Bramford Gardens

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
11,811.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.25(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.55(+14%)
Shoplifting
25.89(+159%)
Vehicle crime
19.16(+104%)
Other theft
13.46(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
52.15%
Other White
69
21.17%
Indian
21
6.44%
Other Asian
12
3.68%
Irish
10
3.07%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
225
76.53%
Level 3 (A level)
24
8.16%
No qualifications
20
6.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
3.74%
Other
7
2.38%
Total 16+ residents: 294

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
83
51.55%
Owns with a mortgage
40
24.84%
Owns outright
15
9.32%
Other social rented
12
7.45%
Shared ownership
4
2.48%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Wandsworth Town

Median price£616,250
Price per sq ft£786
Sales (last 12 months)242
Typical range (middle 50%)£424K – £945K

Based on 242 recent sales, the median property price is £616,250 (about £786 per square foot) in Wandsworth Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wandsworth Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,695,000£1,445
Terraced61£1,395,000£874
Semi-Detached7£1,270,000£975
Flats173£465,000£715

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wandsworth Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wandsworth Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£477,500£1,265,000£1,160,000
2017£495,000£1,170,000£1,175,000
2018£503,000£1,265,000£1,108,500
2019£479,500£1,275,000£1,215,000
2020£500,000£1,005,000£1,192,400
2021£492,000£1,775,000£1,250,000
2022£495,000£1,200,000£1,280,000
2023£450,000£1,540,000£1,200,000
2024£495,000£1,862,500£1,262,500
2025£465,938£1,270,000£1,402,500
2026£450,000£952,500£1,175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wandsworth Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wandsworth Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£739£823£820
2017£756£849£822
2018£792£747£725
2019£809£651£772
2020£765£765£789
2021£746£799£797
2022£776£968£842
2023£739£885£784
2024£781£990£897
2025£728£975£860
2026£719£827£858
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wandsworth Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wandsworth Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 2JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 2JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 20257, Malva Close, London, SW18 2JUFlatsFreehold£600,000
19 Nov 2025175, St Ann'S Hill, London, SW18 2RXFlatsLeasehold£550,000
18 Mar 2025151, St Ann'S Hill, London, SW18 2RXFlatsLeasehold£595,000
09 Jan 202625, Westdean Close, London, SW18 2JXTerracedFreehold£680,000
24 Nov 202521, Westdean Close, London, SW18 2JXTerracedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the SW18 2JU postcode area, located within Wandsworth South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW18 2JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Anne's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryAnglo Portuguese School of LondonFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAllfarthing Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 2JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW18 2JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's45 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4ADWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miWaitroseNeville Gill Close, Wandsworth, SW18 4TGWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miLidlWandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4TGWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miBest-one42-46 Fairfield Street, London, SW18 1DZWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miBeasley's CTN86 Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 4LBWalking directions to Beasley's CTN

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 SW18 2JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michelle Susan Cook

Wandsworth Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Noel Dube

Wandsworth Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sarah Davies

Wandsworth Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Fleur Anderson

Putney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyPutneyE14001434
WardWandsworth TownE05014028
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth SouthE02000940
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 018BE01004513
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW18 2JU

Is SW18 2JU (Wandsworth South) safe?

The area around SW18 2JU records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 SW18 2JU?

The median sale price around SW18 2JU in Wandsworth South is £616,250 (about £786 per square foot) based on 242 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW18 2JU?

There are 20 schools close to SW18 2JU, including St Anne's CofE Primary School (Good), Anglo Portuguese School of London (Good) and Allfarthing Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW18 2JU?

The closest station to SW18 2JU is Wandsworth Town in TfL zone 2, about 632 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW18 2JU?

SW18 2JU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,825 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW18 2JU (Wandsworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Putney covering SW18 2JU is Fleur Anderson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Michelle Susan Cook (Labour Party), Noel Dube (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sarah Davies (Labour Party).