Postcode SW8 5EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Nine Elms area of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Nine Elms area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nine Elms is £93,982 per year. The median sale price in Nine Elms is £931,460 (around £1,277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £682,500 and £1,287,000. The nearest station is Battersea Power Station, about 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Larkhall Park.
Nine Elms has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,897 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Nine Elms has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Nine Elms is £93,982 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 79 ft away from SW8 5EJ.
Nine Elms near SW8 5EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Battersea Power Station located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Battersea Power Station | Northern | Walking directions to Battersea Power Station |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Battersea Park | Southern | Walking directions to Battersea Park |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Queenstown Road | South Western | Walking directions to Queenstown Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Larkhall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Larkhall Park |
| 0.5 mi | Heathbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Heathbrook Park |
| 0.4 mi | Central Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £931,460 (about £1,277 per square foot) in Nine Elms area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £2,568,640.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 147 | £931,460 | £1,277 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £950,000 |
| 2017 | £727,560 |
| 2018 | £879,610 |
| 2019 | £949,300 |
| 2020 | £876,575 |
| 2021 | £896,313 |
| 2022 | £1,029,600 |
| 2023 | £1,175,000 |
| 2024 | £1,143,950 |
| 2025 | £1,000,000 |
| 2026 | £905,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,143 |
| 2017 | £1,035 |
| 2018 | £1,112 |
| 2019 | £1,156 |
| 2020 | £1,160 |
| 2021 | £1,267 |
| 2022 | £1,267 |
| 2023 | £1,375 |
| 2024 | £1,382 |
| 2025 | £1,333 |
| 2026 | £1,209 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 5EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 56, Billington Mansions, 29, Sleaford Street, London, SW8 5EY | Flats | Leasehold | £197,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 62, Billington Mansions, 29, Sleaford Street, London, SW8 5EY | Flats | Leasehold | £570,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 35, Billington Mansions, 29, Sleaford Street, London, SW8 5EY | Flats | Leasehold | £136,500 | |
| 13 May 2025 | 3, Billington Mansions, 29, Sleaford Street, London, SW8 5EY | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 4, Genoa Court, 28, Ascalon Street, London, SW8 4AD | Flats | Leasehold | £435,234 |
In the SW8 5EJ postcode area, located within Nine Elms, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St George's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jan 2019. | |
St George's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Jan 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Griffin Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. | |
Griffin Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Newton Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Newton Preparatory School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW8 5EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 178-180 Thessaly Road, London, SW8 4ED | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Condell Superstore | 8-10 Condell Road, London, SW8 4JA | Walking directions to Condell Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Kirtling Street, Wandsworth, SW11 8BP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | 5 Lumen Lane, London, SW8 5BN | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Oseyo | 34 Electric Boulvard, London, SW11 8BJ | Walking directions to Oseyo |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW8 5EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Corner
Nine Elms - Elected 7 May 2026
Will Sweet
Nine Elms - Elected 7 May 2026
Marsha de Cordova
Battersea - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW8 5EJ records about 176 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around SW8 5EJ in Nine Elms is £931,460 (about £1,277 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 5EJ, including St George's CofE Primary School (Good), Griffin Primary School (Requires improvement) and Newton Preparatory School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW8 5EJ is Battersea Power Station in TfL zone 1, about 303 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW8 5EJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,897 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Battersea covering SW8 5EJ is Marsha de Cordova (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matt Corner (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Will Sweet (Conservative and Unionist Party).