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SW18 4SL

Garratt Lane

Wandle

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Detailed insights for SW18 4SL

Overview

Postcode SW18 4SL 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 are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George's Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Earlsfield South has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Earlsfield South is £86,040 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from SW18 4SL.

Flood risk

Medium

Earlsfield South near SW18 4SL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Earlsfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW18 4SL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Earlsfield

South Western

Walking directions to Earlsfield
0.7 mi

3

Southfields

District

Walking directions to Southfields
0.8 mi

3

Wimbledon Park

District

Walking directions to Wimbledon Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW18 4SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKing George's ParkLargeWalking directions to King George's Park
0.4 miDurnsford Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Durnsford Road Recreation Ground
0.5 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
14,196.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.82(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.62(-53%)
Vehicle crime
5.68(-39%)
Burglary
5.05(-8%)
Drugs
5.05(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
51.1%
Other White
48
15.05%
Indian
18
5.64%
Pakistani
16
5.02%
Caribbean
15
4.7%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
57.93%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.41%
No qualifications
33
11.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
6.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.48%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
43.8%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.01%
Owns outright
22
16.06%
Social rents from council
10
7.3%
Other social rented
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Wandle

Median price£642,500
Price per sq ft£805
Sales (last 12 months)180
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £879K

Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £642,500 (about £805 per square foot) in Wandle area, with individual transactions ranging from £233,333 up to £2,885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wandle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£1,198,000£901
Terraced62£1,186,000£861
Flats113£545,000£750

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wandle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wandle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£540,000£976,500£1,095,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wandle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wandle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wandle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wandle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 4SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 4SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025413, Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SLTerracedFreehold£665,000
21 Mar 2025401, Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SLTerracedFreehold£656,500
22 Aug 2025Flat 2, 326, Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4EJFlatsLeasehold£450,000
08 May 2026Flat 96, Voltaire Buildings, 330, Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4FRFlatsLeasehold£495,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 14, Voltaire Buildings, 330, Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4FQFlatsLeasehold£525,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW18 4SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFloreat Wandsworth Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEarlsfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableChelsea Hall SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 4SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW18 4SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMillenium Food & Wine459 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SLWalking directions to Millenium Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco Express495-497 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miM&S Food170 Penwith Road, London, SW18 4QAWalking directions to M&S Food
0.2 miSainsbury's Local282 Magdalen Road, London, SW18 3NYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miKrystals541 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SRWalking directions to Krystals

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 4SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Baron

Wandle - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Denise Samantha Paul

Wandle - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rosena Allin-Khan

Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyTootingE14001550
WardWandleE05014026
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Earlsfield SouthE02000946
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 024AE01004495
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW18 4SL

Is SW18 4SL (Earlsfield South) safe?

The area around SW18 4SL 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.

What is the average house price near SW18 4SL?

The median sale price around SW18 4SL in Earlsfield South is £642,500 (about £805 per square foot) based on 180 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW18 4SL?

There are 19 schools close to SW18 4SL, including Floreat Wandsworth Primary School (Good), Earlsfield Primary School (Outstanding) and Chelsea Hall School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW18 4SL?

The closest station to SW18 4SL is Earlsfield in TfL zone 3, about 247 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW18 4SL?

SW18 4SL 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).

Who represents SW18 4SL (Earlsfield South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW18 4SL 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).