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SW18 5SW

Merton Road

East Putney

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Detailed insights for SW18 5SW

Overview

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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Wandsworth South has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.3%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Wandsworth South is £82,381 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from SW18 5SW.

Flood risk

No risk

Wandsworth South near SW18 5SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Southfields located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW18 5SW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW18 5SW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing George's ParkLargeWalking directions to King George's Park
0.3 miCoronation GardensSmallWalking directions to Coronation Gardens
0.5 miGarratt Lane Old Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Garratt Lane Old Burial Ground

Area Profile

Population
474
Population density
14,766.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.94(-23%)
Vehicle crime
11.77(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.55(-61%)
Other theft
7.31(-36%)
Drugs
3.65(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173
36.42%
Pakistani
119
25.05%
Other White
79
16.63%
Other
16
3.37%
Irish
12
2.53%
Total population: 475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
203
54.13%
No qualifications
44
11.73%
Level 3 (A level)
44
11.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
8.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.47%
Total 16+ residents: 375

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
39.56%
Owns with a mortgage
50
27.47%
Owns outright
30
16.48%
Social rents from council
13
7.14%
Shared ownership
9
4.95%
Total households: 182

Property prices in East Putney

Median price£554,500
Price per sq ft£753
Sales (last 12 months)250
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £785K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Putney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£2,516,733£894
Semi-Detached15£1,630,000£913
Terraced37£1,092,500£844
Flats192£491,750£706

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Putney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Putney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Putney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Putney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Putney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Putney in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW18 5SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jun 2026Flat B, 210, Merton Road, London, SW18 5SWFlatsLeasehold£385,000
25 Jul 2025182, Merton Road, London, SW18 5SWTerracedFreehold£879,000
20 Jul 2026167, Merton Road, London, SW18 5EQFlatsLeasehold£450,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 14, Priscilla Court, 145, Merton Road, London, SW18 5EQFlatsLeasehold£445,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 15, Priscilla Court, 145, Merton Road, London, SW18 5EQFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SW18 5SW postcode area, located within Wandsworth South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW18 5SW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRiversdale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryWest Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 5SW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW18 5SW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLondis179-181 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miWaitroseNeville Gill Close, Wandsworth, SW18 4TGWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miSunny News161 Wimbledon Park Road, London, SW18 5TUWalking directions to Sunny News
0.4 miLidlWandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4TGWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miCo-operative Food130-138 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4EEWalking directions to Co-operative Food

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

Local councillors

George Crivelli

East Putney - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Jasmin Glynne

East Putney - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ravi Govindia

East Putney - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Fleur Anderson

Putney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyPutneyE14001434
WardEast PutneyE05014011
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth SouthE02000940
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 018DE01004601
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW18 5SW

Is SW18 5SW (Wandsworth South) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near SW18 5SW?

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.

What schools are near SW18 5SW?

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.

What is the nearest station to SW18 5SW?

The closest station to SW18 5SW is Southfields in TfL zone 3, about 855 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around SW18 5SW?

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).

Who represents SW18 5SW (Wandsworth South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).