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SW16

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW16 covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £569,459
1yr change ▼ 4.3%
Crime 76% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£569,459

▼ 4.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

98% above national avg

Crime Rate

143.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

Property Prices in SW16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW16 is £569,459, which is 56% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW16 cost 98.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW16 have fallen 4.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,202,984 75
Semi-detached £835,125 303
Terraced £656,551 1016
Flat £395,677 1629
All types £569,459 3150

5-Year Price History

£559K £565K £572K £578K £584K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 143.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW16 has a crime rate significantly 76% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
40.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
31.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
30.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW16 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Granton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Sunnyhill Primary School Primary Good mi
Woodmansterne School Other Not inspected mi
Crown Lane Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding mi

2

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

337,655

Population

57

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
34.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SW16 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW16 is collected by Wandsworth. The Band D rate is £921/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SW16 — LONDON

Area Summary

SW16 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£569,459, 98% above national average), higher-than-average crime (76% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW16 LONDON

What is the average house price in SW16 LONDON?
The average house price in SW16 (LONDON) is £569,459, based on 3150 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 98% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.3% over the past year.
Is SW16 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW16 is above the national average (143.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (40.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (31.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW16 LONDON?
The population of SW16 (LONDON) is approximately 337,655 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 34% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SW16?
The average broadband download speed in SW16 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW16 LONDON?
There are 17 schools in or near SW16. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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