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SW8 4DD

Ascalon Street

Shaftesbury & Queenstown

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Detailed insights for SW8 4DD

Overview

Postcode SW8 4DD is located in a major urban area, within the Shaftesbury & Queenstown ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Queenstown Road & Patmore area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Queenstown Road & Patmore is £61,232 per year. The nearest station is Battersea Power Station, about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heathbrook Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
56.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Queenstown Road & Patmore has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Queenstown Road & Patmore has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.8%

Approximately 56.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Queenstown Road & Patmore is £61,232 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 50 ft away from SW8 4DD.

Flood risk

Very low

Queenstown Road & Patmore near SW8 4DD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Battersea Power Station located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 4DD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Battersea Power Station

Northern

Walking directions to Battersea Power Station
0.2 mi

2

Battersea Park

Southern

Walking directions to Battersea Park
0.2 mi

2

Queenstown Road

South Western

Walking directions to Queenstown Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 4DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeathbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Heathbrook Park
0.2 miCentral GardensSmallWalking directions to Central Gardens
0.4 miThorparch Road Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Thorparch Road Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
17,530.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.14(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.22(-2%)
Theft from the person
12.26(+31%)
Burglary
8.03(+47%)
Vehicle crime
7.61(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
128
30.12%
British
76
17.88%
Other White
37
8.71%
Caribbean
33
7.76%
Pakistani
31
7.29%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
38.79%
No qualifications
79
23.94%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.27%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
83
53.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
21.29%
Owns with a mortgage
18
11.61%
Owns outright
8
5.16%
Shared ownership
8
5.16%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Shaftesbury & Queenstown

Median price£667,500
Price per sq ft£835
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£485K – £849K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £667,500 (about £835 per square foot) in Shaftesbury & Queenstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £211,000 up to £1,340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£975,000£934
Terraced60£858,750£911
Flats103£535,000£808

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shaftesbury & Queenstown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£600,000£995,000£937,780
2017£565,000£895,000£850,000
2018£555,000£842,500£850,000
2019£591,675£935,000£832,500
2020£545,000£835,000£847,500
2021£550,000£973,500£868,500
2022£515,665£893,750£956,375
2023£570,000£720,000£915,000
2024£500,000£925,000£900,000
2025£532,475£1,051,500£900,000
2026£550,000£975,000£825,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£851£943£818
2017£813£931£790
2018£838£900£759
2019£791£603£810
2020£793£776£827
2021£796£922£822
2022£803£998£868
2023£847£656£871
2024£818£1,088£868
2025£811£856£915
2026£774£934£814
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Queenstown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shaftesbury & Queenstown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 4DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 4DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 2025Flat 16, Belgrave Court, Ascalon Street, London, SW8 4DJFlatsLeasehold£417,000
18 Jun 2025Flat 8, Belgrave Court, Ascalon Street, London, SW8 4DJFlatsLeasehold£485,000
27 Jun 2025Unit 6, Southside Industrial Estate, 15, Havelock Terrace, London, SW8 4AHOtherFreehold£1,350,000
28 Apr 2026Flat 8, Woods House, Patmore Estate, London, SW8 4LAFlatsLeasehold£375,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 7, Locke House, Patmore Estate, London, SW8 4JXFlatsLeasehold£420,000

Schools

In the SW8 4DD postcode area, located within Queenstown Road & Patmore, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 4DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt George's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNewton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 4DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 4DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter178-180 Thessaly Road, London, SW8 4EDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miWest Co. Food & Wine167 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BUWalking directions to West Co. Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco ExpressPrince of Wales Drive, London, SW11 4FAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalBattersea Park Road, Wandsworth, SW8 4EXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miOseyo34 Electric Boulvard, London, SW11 8BJWalking directions to Oseyo

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 SW8 4DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aydin Dikerdem

Shaftesbury & Queenstown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sara Louise Beverley Apps

Shaftesbury & Queenstown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephen Worrall

Shaftesbury & Queenstown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Marsha de Cordova

Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyBatterseaE14001081
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Queenstown Road & PatmoreE02007084
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 039AE01004567
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 4DD

Is SW8 4DD (Queenstown Road & Patmore) safe?

The area around SW8 4DD records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SW8 4DD?

The median sale price around SW8 4DD in Queenstown Road & Patmore is £667,500 (about £835 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW8 4DD?

There are 20 schools close to SW8 4DD, including St George's CofE Primary School (Good), Newton Preparatory School and St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW8 4DD?

The closest station to SW8 4DD is Battersea Power Station in TfL zone 1, about 262 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 4DD?

SW8 4DD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW8 4DD (Queenstown Road & Patmore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW8 4DD is Marsha de Cordova (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aydin Dikerdem (Labour Party), Sara Louise Beverley Apps (Labour Party) and Stephen Worrall (Labour Party).