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SW6 2FA

Central Avenue

Sands End

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Detailed insights for SW6 2FA

Overview

Postcode SW6 2FA is located in a major urban area, within the Sands End ward of Hammersmith and Fulham in the London region, and forms part of the Sands End & Chelsea Harbour area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 89% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sands End & Chelsea Harbour is £74,262 per year. The nearest station is Wandsworth Town, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Sands End & Chelsea Harbour has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Sands End & Chelsea Harbour has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Sands End & Chelsea Harbour is £74,262 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from SW6 2FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sands End & Chelsea Harbour near SW6 2FA 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 Wandsworth Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW6 2FA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Wandsworth Town

South Western

Walking directions to Wandsworth Town
0.5 mi

2

Imperial Wharf

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Imperial Wharf
0.7 mi

2

Clapham Junction

Overground, South Western, Southern

Walking directions to Clapham Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW6 2FA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouth ParkLargeWalking directions to South Park
0.3 miYork GardensMediumWalking directions to York Gardens
0.2 miImperial ParkMediumWalking directions to Imperial Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
17,520 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
5.31(-83%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.54(-87%)
Burglary
2.65(-52%)
Drugs
2.65(-57%)
Other theft
1.77(-85%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
34.23%
Other White
41
18.47%
African
20
9.01%
Other Asian
17
7.66%
Arab
16
7.21%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
61.5%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
9.63%
No qualifications
17
9.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.81%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
40.82%
Owns outright
27
27.55%
Owns with a mortgage
14
14.29%
Other social rented
10
10.2%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.1%
Total households: 98

Property prices in Sands End

Median price£725,000
Price per sq ft£898
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£539K – £894K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 (about £898 per square foot) in Sands End area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £4,795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sands End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced11£1,450,000£1,005
Flats112£702,500£881

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sands End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sands End.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,437,000£940,000
2017£874,950£1,275,000
2018£825,000£1,300,000
2019£747,900£998,000
2020£685,000£1,310,000
2021£652,500£1,346,580
2022£803,750£1,305,000
2023£845,650£1,100,000
2024£859,750£1,300,000
2025£782,500£1,329,899
2026£645,000£1,450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sands End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sands End.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,224£956
2017£1,247£854
2018£1,010£820
2019£931£759
2020£897£820
2021£908£845
2022£982£878
2023£1,239£915
2024£1,267£902
2025£950£928
2026£807£1,005
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sands End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sands End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW6 2FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW6 2FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 2025Flat 33, Walbrook Apartments, Central Avenue, London, SW6 2BZFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000
23 Jul 2025Flat 43, Walbrook Apartments, Central Avenue, London, SW6 2BZFlatsLeasehold£1,182,000
06 Feb 2025Flat 45, Walbrook Apartments, Central Avenue, London, SW6 2BZFlatsLeasehold£1,200,000
28 May 2025Flat 22, Falconbrook Apartments, Central Avenue, London, SW6 2DDFlatsLeasehold£1,460,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 21, Falconbrook Apartments, Central Avenue, London, SW6 2DDFlatsLeasehold£2,765,000

Schools

In the SW6 2FA postcode area, located within Sands End & Chelsea Harbour, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW6 2FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableThomas's FulhamOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryLangford Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableL'Ecole des Petits SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW6 2FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW6 2FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's27 Townmead Road, London, SW6 2GDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodChatfield Road, Wandsworth, SW11 3SEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miDeli2GoJuniper Drive, Wandsworth, SW18 1FYWalking directions to Deli2Go
0.2 miKrystals Food Market283 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TXWalking directions to Krystals Food Market
0.2 miPlanet Food Store234-236 York Road, London, SW11 3SJWalking directions to Planet Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hammersmith and Fulham district (2025-26).

Band A£968
Band B£1,129
Band C£1,290
Band D£1,451
Band E£1,774
Band F£2,097
Band G£2,419
Band H£2,903

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 SW6 2FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Libby Hart

Sands End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Rob Harris

Sands End - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Roseanne Meacher

Sands End - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ben Coleman

Chelsea and Fulham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHammersmith and FulhamE09000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyChelsea and FulhamE14001160
WardSands EndE05013747
ParishHammersmith and Fulham, unparished areaE43000203
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sands End & Chelsea HarbourE02000394
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hammersmith and Fulham 023FE01032790
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2022-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SW6 2FA

Is SW6 2FA (Sands End & Chelsea Harbour) safe?

The area around SW6 2FA records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SW6 2FA?

The median sale price around SW6 2FA in Sands End & Chelsea Harbour is £725,000 (about £898 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW6 2FA?

There are 20 schools close to SW6 2FA, including Thomas's Fulham, Langford Primary School (Outstanding) and L'Ecole des Petits School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW6 2FA?

The closest station to SW6 2FA is Wandsworth Town in TfL zone 2, about 765 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW6 2FA?

SW6 2FA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW6 2FA (Sands End & Chelsea Harbour) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham covering SW6 2FA is Ben Coleman (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Libby Hart (Conservative and Unionist Party), Rob Harris (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roseanne Meacher (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.