Postcode SW18 5SU is located in a major urban area, within the East Putney ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Wandsworth South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 East Putney, about 0.6 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.
Wandsworth South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Wandsworth South has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% 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.
The average income per household in Wandsworth South is £82,381 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from SW18 5SU.
Wandsworth South near SW18 5SU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | East Putney | District | Walking directions to East Putney |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Wandsworth Town | South Western | Walking directions to Wandsworth Town |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Southfields | District | Walking directions to Southfields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | King George's Park | Large | Walking directions to King George's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground |
| 0.1 mi | King George's Park | Small | Walking directions to King George's Park |
Based on 250 recent sales, the median property price is £554,500 (about £753 per square foot) in East Putney area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,750 up to £3,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £2,516,733 | £894 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £1,630,000 | £913 |
| Terraced | 37 | £1,092,500 | £844 |
| Flats | 192 | £491,750 | £706 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £2,150,000 | £645,000 | £1,142,500 | £820,000 |
| 2017 | £1,285,000 | £495,000 | £1,265,000 | £900,000 |
| 2018 | £2,290,000 | £512,500 | £1,260,000 | £945,500 |
| 2019 | £3,100,000 | £476,000 | £846,000 | £820,000 |
| 2020 | £2,350,000 | £505,000 | £1,555,000 | £928,000 |
| 2021 | £2,250,000 | £485,000 | £1,315,000 | £1,042,500 |
| 2022 | £1,337,500 | £542,500 | £1,990,000 | £1,090,000 |
| 2023 | £2,560,000 | £525,775 | £1,255,000 | £965,000 |
| 2024 | £1,405,000 | £500,000 | £1,265,000 | £1,198,000 |
| 2025 | £2,540,000 | £495,000 | £1,554,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2026 | £1,200,000 | £477,500 | £1,500,000 | £1,045,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £809 | £809 | £690 | £731 |
| 2017 | £677 | £755 | £711 | £719 |
| 2018 | £787 | £689 | £731 | £700 |
| 2019 | £790 | £688 | £631 | £673 |
| 2020 | £862 | £726 | £757 | £697 |
| 2021 | £791 | £675 | £802 | £741 |
| 2022 | £772 | £735 | £901 | £795 |
| 2023 | £899 | £730 | £806 | £750 |
| 2024 | £820 | £734 | £904 | £799 |
| 2025 | £869 | £694 | £946 | £850 |
| 2026 | £853 | £673 | £854 | £752 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 5SU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 18, Broomhill Road, London, SW18 4JF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 2, 54, Merton Road, London, SW18 5SS | Flats | Leasehold | £565,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 48, Merton Road, London, SW18 5SS | Terraced | Freehold | £1,150,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 60, Merton Road, London, SW18 5SS | Terraced | Freehold | £1,346,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 108, Merton Road, London, SW18 5SR | Flats | Leasehold | £516,500 |
In the SW18 5SU postcode area, located within Wandsworth South, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 5SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | MKS Grocers & Halal Meat | 209 Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 4JE | Walking directions to MKS Grocers & Halal Meat |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4TG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Neville Gill Close, Wandsworth, SW18 4TG | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 4 Buckhold Road, London, SW18 4GP | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Afro Asian Foods | 139 Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 4JB | Walking directions to Afro Asian Foods |
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 5SU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Crivelli
East Putney - Elected 7 May 2026
Jasmin Glynne
East Putney - Elected 7 May 2026
Ravi Govindia
East Putney - Elected 7 May 2026
Fleur Anderson
Putney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW18 5SU records about 59 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.
The median sale price around SW18 5SU in Wandsworth South is £554,500 (about £753 per square foot) based on 250 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW18 5SU, including West Hill Primary School (Good), The Roche School and Anglo Portuguese School of London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW18 5SU is East Putney in TfL zone 2,3, about 999 m away, serving the District line.
SW18 5SU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,562 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 5SU is Fleur Anderson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: George Crivelli (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jasmin Glynne (Labour Party) and Ravi Govindia (Conservative and Unionist Party).