Postcode SW8 3RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Shaftesbury & Queenstown ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Lavender Hill East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lavender Hill East is £73,643 per year. The nearest station is Queenstown Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Heathbrook Park.
Lavender Hill East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,043 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Lavender Hill East has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lavender Hill East is £73,643 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from SW8 3RQ.
Lavender Hill East near SW8 3RQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Queenstown Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Queenstown Road | South Western | Walking directions to Queenstown Road |
| 0.4 mi | Queenstown Road (Battersea) | N/A | Walking directions to Queenstown Road (Battersea) | |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Wandsworth Road | Overground | Walking directions to Wandsworth Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heathbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heathbrook Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
| 0.1 mi | Montefiore Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Montefiore Gardens |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £658,500 in Shaftesbury & Queenstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,750 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 115 | £550,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £853,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £915,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
In the SW8 3RQ postcode area, located within Lavender Hill East, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 3RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 41 Queenstown Road, London, SW8 3RE | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 646-650 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 3SB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Newspot | 8 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5RW | Walking directions to Newspot |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 827-833 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 3JL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Queenstown Express | 175 Queenstown Road, London, SW8 3RW | Walking directions to Queenstown Express |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.