Postcode SW18 5QU is located in a major urban area, within the West Hill ward 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 nearest station is East Putney, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Whitelands Park.
West Hill North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
West Hill North has a low crime rate, with approximately 56 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
The average income per household in West Hill North is £71,750 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from SW18 5QU.
West Hill North near SW18 5QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Putney located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | East Putney | District | Walking directions to East Putney |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Southfields | District | Walking directions to Southfields |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Putney | South Western | Walking directions to Putney |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whitelands Park | Small | Walking directions to Whitelands Park |
| 0.5 mi | Historic Southfields Pond | Small | Walking directions to Historic Southfields Pond |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £626 per square foot) in West Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £2,550,000 | £971 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £1,150,000 | £747 |
| Terraced | 23 | £800,000 | £773 |
| Flats | 112 | £405,000 | £595 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £2,550,000 | £395,000 | £938,000 | £680,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | £592 | £728 | £738 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 5QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2025 | 168, Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5QX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,630,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 5, Maple Lodge, 2, Whitefield Close, London, SW15 3SS | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11, Whitefield Close, London, SW15 3SS | Terraced | Freehold | £890,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 24, Stafford House, 9, Scott Avenue, London, SW15 3PA | Flats | Leasehold | £577,500 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 22, Cromer Villas Road, London, SW18 1PN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,450,000 |
In the SW18 5QU postcode area, located within West Hill North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 134 West Hill, London, SW15 2UE | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Mini Market | 1 Redgate Terrace, London, SW15 2ES | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 131 Beaumont Road, London, SW19 6RY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 73-75 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 6 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 5QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Mary Ireland
West Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Daniel Ghossain
West Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Malcolm Charles Grimston
West Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Fleur Anderson
Putney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW18 5QU 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW18 5QU in West Hill North is £435,000 (about £626 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW18 5QU, including Ashcroft Technology Academy (Outstanding), St Michael's CofE Primary School (Good) and Merlin School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW18 5QU is East Putney in TfL zone 2,3, about 663 m away, serving the District line.
SW18 5QU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Putney covering SW18 5QU 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).