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SW8 4EU

St Josephs Street

Shaftesbury & Queenstown

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Detailed insights for SW8 4EU

Overview

Postcode SW8 4EU 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 Queenstown Road, about 0.1 miles away. There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Heathbrook Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Queenstown Road & Patmore has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,686 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Queenstown Road & Patmore has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% 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 112 ft away from SW8 4EU.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Queenstown Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW8 4EU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

2

Queenstown Road

South Western

Walking directions to Queenstown Road
0.1 mi

2

Battersea Park

Southern

Walking directions to Battersea Park
0.3 mi

1

Battersea Power Station

Northern

Walking directions to Battersea Power Station

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW8 4EU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeathbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Heathbrook Park
0.5 miMontefiore GardensSmallWalking directions to Montefiore Gardens
0.2 miCentral GardensSmallWalking directions to Central Gardens

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
45,967.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.02(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.81(+4%)
Shoplifting
26.2(+162%)
Theft from the person
13.9(+48%)
Other theft
11.23(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
34.39%
Other White
68
23.86%
African
20
7.02%
Pakistani
16
5.61%
Chinese
15
5.26%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
187
75.71%
Level 3 (A level)
25
10.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.86%
No qualifications
10
4.05%
Other
6
2.43%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
41.54%
Shared ownership
24
18.46%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.38%
Other social rented
18
13.85%
Owns outright
7
5.38%
Total households: 130

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 4EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 4EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 2026Apartment 32, Brogan House, 9, St Josephs Street, London, SW8 4EUFlatsLeasehold£535,000
19 Nov 2025Apartment 41, Brogan House, 9, St Josephs Street, London, SW8 4EUFlatsLeasehold£800,000
12 Dec 20251, Lockington Road, London, SW8 4BEFlatsFreehold£995,000
11 Jul 2025Apartment 39, Foundry House, 5, Lockington Road, London, SW8 4BEFlatsLeasehold£580,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 14, 10, St Josephs Street, London, SW8 4DNFlatsLeasehold£208,750

Schools

In the SW8 4EU postcode area, located within Queenstown Road & Patmore, there are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW8 4EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableNewton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt George's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW8 4EU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalBattersea Park Road, Wandsworth, SW8 4EXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miWest Co. Food & Wine167 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BUWalking directions to West Co. Food & Wine
0.1 miBattersea Food & Wine179 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4LRWalking directions to Battersea Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco ExpressPrince of Wales Drive, London, SW11 4FAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLittle Waitrose326 Queenstown Road, London, SW11 8NEWalking directions to Little Waitrose

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 4EU, 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 039BE01033100
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2018-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SW8 4EU

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

The area around SW8 4EU records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4EU?

The median sale price around SW8 4EU 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 4EU?

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

What is the nearest station to SW8 4EU?

The closest station to SW8 4EU is Queenstown Road in TfL zone 2, about 131 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW8 4EU?

SW8 4EU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,686 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW8 4EU 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).