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SW18 5PZ

Bell Drive

West Hill

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Detailed insights for SW18 5PZ

Overview

Postcode SW18 5PZ is located in a major urban area, within the West Hill area of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the West Hill North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Hill North is £71,750 per year. The median sale price in West Hill is £435,000 (around £623 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £357,750 and £670,625. The nearest station is Southfields, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oak Park Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

West Hill North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,952 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

West Hill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 56 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in West Hill North is £71,750 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW18 5PZ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Hill North near SW18 5PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Southfields located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW18 5PZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Southfields

District

Walking directions to Southfields
0.7 mi

2,3

East Putney

District

Walking directions to East Putney
0.8 mi

2,3

Putney

South Western

Walking directions to Putney

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW18 5PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOak Park GardensSmallWalking directions to Oak Park Gardens
0.2 miWhitelands ParkSmallWalking directions to Whitelands Park
0.3 miHistoric Southfields PondSmallWalking directions to Historic Southfields Pond

Area Profile

Population
594
Population density
8,284.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.91(+11%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.5(-15%)
Public order
6.41(-5%)
Other theft
5.13(-55%)
Burglary
4.27(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
33.22%
Other Asian
87
14.6%
Other White
84
14.09%
Pakistani
62
10.4%
African
54
9.06%
Total population: 596

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
190
39.01%
No qualifications
125
25.67%
Level 3 (A level)
57
11.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
9.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 487

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
23.86%
Social rents from council
39
19.8%
Owns with a mortgage
37
18.78%
Other social rented
31
15.74%
Owns outright
29
14.72%
Total households: 197

Property prices in West Hill

Median price: £435,000
Price per sq ft: £623
Sales (last 12 months): 144
Typical range (middle 50%): £358K – £671K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £623 per square foot) in West Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£2,500,000£962
Semi-Detached15£1,150,000£747
Terraced20£727,500£752
Flats104£395,000£596

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£3,245,000£390,250£1,295,000£709,500
2017£1,550,000£390,000£1,280,000£605,000
2018£1,625,000£432,500£970,000£927,481
2019£1,562,500£407,500£1,225,000£908,750
2020£2,275,000£425,000£1,110,000£720,000
2021£1,902,500£425,000£1,025,000£1,085,000
2022£2,324,250£420,000£1,240,000£1,217,500
2023£1,885,000£413,000£1,048,455£865,000
2024£1,847,500£400,000£1,325,000£760,000
2025£2,575,000£403,250£1,230,500£925,000
2026£2,500,000£390,000£938,000£705,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£787£634£664£697
2017£865£611£624£633
2018£640£672£648£644
2019£670£586£677£670
2020£679£597£766£674
2021£895£606£709£726
2022£893£600£772£741
2023£827£591£870£686
2024£787£596£810£697
2025£971£597£770£739
2026£848£596£728£683
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 5PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 5PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202638, Bell Drive, London, SW18 5PZFlatsLeasehold£260,000
14 Nov 202524, Bell Drive, London, SW18 5PZTerracedFreehold£600,000
28 Jul 202696, Girdwood Road, London, SW18 5QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,290,000
31 Mar 202664, Girdwood Road, London, SW18 5QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,235,000
31 Mar 202664, Girdwood Road, London, SW18 5QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,175,000

Schools

In the SW18 5PZ postcode area, located within West Hill North, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SW18 5PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryRonald Ross Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.1 miNot applicableGreenmead SchoolCommunity special school
0.3 miPrimaryOur Lady Queen of Heaven RC SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW18 5PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW18 5PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express131 Beaumont Road, London, SW19 6RYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBest-one2A Montfort Place, London, SW19 6QLWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miLondis4-8 Montfort Place, London, SW19 6QLWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miBudgens134 West Hill, London, SW15 2UEWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miMini Market1 Redgate Terrace, London, SW15 2ESWalking directions to Mini Market

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 5PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Mary Ireland

West Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Daniel Ghossain

West Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Malcolm Charles Grimston

West Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Fleur Anderson

Putney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyPutneyE14001434
WardWest HillE05014029
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Hill NorthE02000944
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 022AE01004628
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW18 5PZ

Is SW18 5PZ (West Hill North) safe?

The area around SW18 5PZ 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near SW18 5PZ?

The median sale price around SW18 5PZ in West Hill is £435,000 (about £623 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW18 5PZ?

There are 20 schools close to SW18 5PZ, including Ronald Ross Primary School (Outstanding), Greenmead School (Good) and Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SW18 5PZ?

The closest station to SW18 5PZ is Southfields in TfL zone 3, about 754 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around SW18 5PZ?

SW18 5PZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW18 5PZ (West Hill North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Putney covering SW18 5PZ is Fleur Anderson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Angela Mary Ireland (Labour Party), Daniel Ghossain (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Malcolm Charles Grimston (Independent).