Postcode SW18 5SW 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 Southfields, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 9.3% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from SW18 5SW.
Wandsworth South near SW18 5SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southfields located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Southfields | District | Walking directions to Southfields |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | East Putney | District | Walking directions to East Putney |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Earlsfield | South Western | Walking directions to Earlsfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King George's Park | Large | Walking directions to King George's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground |
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 5SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2026 | Flat B, 210, Merton Road, London, SW18 5SW | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 182, Merton Road, London, SW18 5SW | Terraced | Freehold | £879,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 167, Merton Road, London, SW18 5EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 14, Priscilla Court, 145, Merton Road, London, SW18 5EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 15, Priscilla Court, 145, Merton Road, London, SW18 5EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 |
In the SW18 5SW postcode area, located within Wandsworth South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | 179-181 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Neville Gill Close, Wandsworth, SW18 4TG | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Sunny News | 161 Wimbledon Park Road, London, SW18 5TU | Walking directions to Sunny News |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4TG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Co-operative Food | 130-138 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4EE | Walking directions to Co-operative Food |
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 5SW, 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 5SW 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 5SW 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 5SW, including St Michael's CofE Primary School (Good), Riversdale Primary School (Requires improvement) and West Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW18 5SW is Southfields in TfL zone 3, about 855 m away, serving the District line.
SW18 5SW 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 5SW 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).