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SW18 4HU

Hardwicks Square

Wandsworth Town

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Detailed insights for SW18 4HU

Overview

Postcode SW18 4HU 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Wandsworth South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wandsworth South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from SW18 4HU.

Flood risk

Medium

Wandsworth South near SW18 4HU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW18 4HU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Wandsworth Town

South Western

Walking directions to Wandsworth Town
0.7 mi

2,3

East Putney

District

Walking directions to East Putney
1 mi

3

Southfields

District

Walking directions to Southfields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW18 4HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGarratt Lane Old Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground
0.3 miThe SpitSmallWalking directions to The Spit
0.1 miKing George's ParkSmallWalking directions to King George's Park

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
88,275.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.69(+74%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.57(-18%)
Other theft
10.01(-12%)
Burglary
6.67(+22%)
Public order
3.89(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
43.31%
Other White
71
27.95%
Indian
19
7.48%
Chinese
8
3.15%
African
8
3.15%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
184
76.99%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
5.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.77%
Other
5
2.09%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
67.63%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.99%
Owns outright
14
10.07%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.88%
Social rents from council
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Wandsworth Town

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£788
Sales (last 12 months)270
Typical range (middle 50%)£420K – £928K

Based on 270 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £788 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
Terraced68£1,360,000£874
Semi-Detached9£1,270,000£975
Flats192£460,000£719

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£465,000£1,270,000£1,402,500
2026£439,000£952,500£1,052,500
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 4HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 4HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 2026Apartment 17, 2, Hardwicks Square, London, SW18 4HUFlatsLeasehold£440,500
27 Nov 2025Apartment 43, 2, Hardwicks Square, London, SW18 4HUFlatsLeasehold£455,000
25 Nov 2025Apartment 7, 2, Hardwicks Square, London, SW18 4HUFlatsLeasehold£435,000
25 Nov 2025Apartment 7, 2, Hardwicks Square, London, SW18 4HUFlatsLeasehold£435,000
03 Nov 2025Apartment 21, 2, Hardwicks Square, London, SW18 4HUFlatsLeasehold£462,500

Schools

In the SW18 4HU postcode area, located within Wandsworth South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW18 4HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAnglo Portuguese School of LondonFree schools

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWest Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Roche SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 4HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW18 4HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNisa Local4 Buckhold Road, London, SW18 4GPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0 miTesco Express111-113 Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 4HYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0 miAfro Asian Foods139 Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 4JBWalking directions to Afro Asian Foods
0.1 miBeasley's CTN86 Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 4LBWalking directions to Beasley's CTN
0.1 miLidlWandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4TGWalking directions to Lidl

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 4HU, 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 018EE01035494
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2009-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SW18 4HU

Is SW18 4HU (Wandsworth South) safe?

The area around SW18 4HU records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4HU?

The median sale price around SW18 4HU in Wandsworth South is £600,000 (about £788 per square foot) based on 270 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW18 4HU?

There are 20 schools close to SW18 4HU, including Anglo Portuguese School of London (Good), West Hill Primary School (Good) and The Roche School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW18 4HU?

The closest station to SW18 4HU is Wandsworth Town in TfL zone 2, about 692 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW18 4HU?

SW18 4HU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW18 4HU (Wandsworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Putney covering SW18 4HU 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).