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SW18 2SP

Spencer Road

Wandsworth Town

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Detailed insights for SW18 2SP

Overview

Postcode SW18 2SP is located in a major urban area, within the Wandsworth Town ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Junction & East Hill area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham Junction & East Hill is £77,353 per year. The nearest station is Clapham Junction, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bolingbroke Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Clapham Junction & East Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,472 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Clapham Junction & East Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.6%

Approximately 17.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Clapham Junction & East Hill is £77,353 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from SW18 2SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Junction & East Hill near SW18 2SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Clapham Junction located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW18 2SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Clapham Junction

Overground, South Western, Southern

Walking directions to Clapham Junction
0.6 mi

2

Wandsworth Town

South Western

Walking directions to Wandsworth Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW18 2SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBolingbroke GreenSmallWalking directions to Bolingbroke Green
0.3 miPetergate GreenSmallWalking directions to Petergate Green

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
13,627.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.48(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.98(-18%)
Burglary
11.99(+119%)
Vehicle crime
8.49(-9%)
Other theft
6.49(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
63.48%
Other White
46
15.7%
Indian
11
3.75%
Irish
9
3.07%
African
8
2.73%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
180
67.67%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.4%
No qualifications
16
6.02%
Other
6
2.26%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
38.03%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.35%
Owns outright
27
19.01%
Other social rented
18
12.68%
Social rents from council
7
4.93%
Total households: 142

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 2SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 2SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 2026Flat 2, 19, Spencer Road, London, SW18 2SPFlatsLeasehold£525,000
08 Oct 202529C, Spencer Road, London, SW18 2SPFlatsLeasehold£500,000
25 Nov 202522, Vardens Road, London, SW11 1RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,907,500
17 Oct 2025Flat 1, 21, Vardens Road, London, SW11 1RQFlatsLeasehold£617,500
26 Sept 202539, Vardens Road, London, SW11 1RQFlatsLeasehold£1,365,000

Schools

In the SW18 2SP postcode area, located within Clapham Junction & East Hill, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW18 2SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCentre Academy LondonOther independent special school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicablePark House SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryARK John Archer Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW18 2SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local165-167 Saint John's Hill, London, SW11 1TQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLondis121 Saint John's Hill, London, SW11 1SZWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miMorris Drink StoreAliwal Road, Wandsworth, SW11 1REWalking directions to Morris Drink Store
0.3 miJunction Food & Wine39 Saint John's Hill, London, SW11 1TTWalking directions to Junction Food & Wine
0.3 miWhistle StopSt John's Hill, Wandsworth, SW11 1RZWalking directions to Whistle Stop

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 2SP, 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

Marsha de Cordova

Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBatterseaE14001081
WardWandsworth TownE05014028
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham Junction & East HillE02000934
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 012AE01004508
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW18 2SP

Is SW18 2SP (Clapham Junction & East Hill) safe?

The area around SW18 2SP records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW18 2SP?

The median sale price around SW18 2SP in Clapham Junction & East Hill is £616,250 (about £786 per square foot) based on 242 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW18 2SP?

There are 20 schools close to SW18 2SP, including Centre Academy London, Park House School (Outstanding) and ARK John Archer Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW18 2SP?

The closest station to SW18 2SP is Clapham Junction in TfL zone 2, about 615 m away, serving the Overground, South Western and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SW18 2SP?

SW18 2SP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,472 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW18 2SP (Clapham Junction & East Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW18 2SP is Marsha de Cordova (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).