Postcode SW8 5EU is located in a major urban area, within the Nine Elms ward 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 nearest station is Battersea Power Station, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Central Gardens.
Nine Elms has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,897 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 81 ft away from SW8 5EU.
Nine Elms near SW8 5EU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Central Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Thorparch Road Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Thorparch Road Pocket Park |
| 0.5 mi | Larkhall Park Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Larkhall Park Community Garden |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £917,500 (about £1,276 per square foot) in Nine Elms area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,750 up to £4,229,100.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 150 | £917,500 | £1,276 |
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 | £931,000 |
| 2026 | £760,000 |
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 | £1,303 |
| 2026 | £1,076 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW8 5EU.
| 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 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 26, Billington Mansions, 29, Sleaford Street, London, SW8 5EY | Flats | Leasehold | £137,750 |
In the SW8 5EU postcode area, located within Nine Elms, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW8 5EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 178-180 Thessaly Road, London, SW8 4ED | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Kirtling Street, Wandsworth, SW11 8BP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Condell Superstore | 8-10 Condell Road, London, SW8 4JA | Walking directions to Condell Superstore |
| 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 5EU, 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 5EU 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 violence and sexual offences, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SW8 5EU in Nine Elms is £917,500 (about £1,276 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW8 5EU, including St George's CofE Primary School (Good), Griffin Primary School (Requires improvement) and Newton Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW8 5EU is Battersea Power Station in TfL zone 1, about 214 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW8 5EU 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 5EU 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).