Postcode SW18 3EL is located in a major urban area, within the Wandle ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Earlsfield South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earlsfield South is £86,040 per year. The nearest station is Earlsfield, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.
Earlsfield South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,811 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Earlsfield South has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Earlsfield South is £86,040 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from SW18 3EL.
Earlsfield South near SW18 3EL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earlsfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Earlsfield | South Western | Walking directions to Earlsfield |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Southfields | District | Walking directions to Southfields |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Wimbledon Park | District | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George's Park | Large | Walking directions to King George's Park |
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 3EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | 16, Cargill Road, London, SW18 3EB | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 12, Cargill Road, London, SW18 3EB | Flats | Leasehold | £835,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 34A, Cargill Road, London, SW18 3EB | Flats | Leasehold | £555,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 3, Cargill Road, London, SW18 3EF | Terraced | Freehold | £1,360,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat B, 361, Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DY | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 |
In the SW18 3EL postcode area, located within Earlsfield South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Millenium Food & Wine | 459 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SL | Walking directions to Millenium Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 495-497 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | 170 Penwith Road, London, SW18 4QA | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 282 Magdalen Road, London, SW18 3NY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 190-194 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4ED | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3EL, 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 3EL records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other crime.
The median sale price around SW18 3EL in Earlsfield South is £645,000 (about £805 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SW18 3EL, including Floreat Wandsworth Primary School (Good), Earlsfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Beatrix Potter Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW18 3EL is Earlsfield in TfL zone 3, about 274 m away, serving the South Western line.
SW18 3EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,811 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 3EL 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).