Postcode SW18 4LY is located in a major urban area, within the Wandle ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Earlsfield North area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Earlsfield North is £99,498 per year. The nearest station is Earlsfield, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.
Earlsfield North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Earlsfield North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Earlsfield North is £99,498 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW18 4LY.
Earlsfield North near SW18 4LY has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earlsfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Earlsfield | South Western | Walking directions to Earlsfield |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Southfields | District | Walking directions to Southfields |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Wimbledon Park | District | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | King George's Park | Large | Walking directions to King George's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
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 4LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 90, Lydden Grove, London, SW18 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £830,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 46, Lydden Grove, London, SW18 4LN | Terraced | Freehold | £873,500 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 97, Twilley Street, London, SW18 4NW | Flats | Leasehold | £735,250 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 11, Lydden Grove, London, SW18 4LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 25, Lydden Road, London, SW18 4LT | Other | Freehold | £1,420,000 |
In the SW18 4LY postcode area, located within Earlsfield North, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 4LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 190-194 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4ED | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-operative Food | 130-138 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4EE | Walking directions to Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | BG Mini Market | 175 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4DP | Walking directions to BG Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Millenium Food & Wine | 459 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SL | Walking directions to Millenium Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 179-181 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EF | Walking directions to Londis |
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 4LY, 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 4LY records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SW18 4LY in Earlsfield North 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 4LY, including Floreat Wandsworth Primary School (Good), Southfields Academy (Good) and Riversdale Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW18 4LY is Earlsfield in TfL zone 3, about 672 m away, serving the South Western line.
SW18 4LY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,653 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 4LY 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).