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SW17

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW17 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £723,523
1yr change ▼ 6.1%
Crime 91% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£723,523

▼ 6.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

152% above national avg

Crime Rate

155.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

91% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

367 Mbps

Property Prices in SW17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW17 is £723,523, which is 45% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW17 cost 152.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW17 have fallen 6.1% 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 £1,434,000 9
Semi-detached £1,209,142 100
Terraced £897,757 986
Flat £501,529 1686
All types £723,523 2886

5-Year Price History

£689K £703K £716K £729K £742K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW17

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

With 155.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW17 has a crime rate significantly 91% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
47.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
32.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
32.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW17 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit Other Not inspected mi
Furzedown Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Sellincourt Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit Primary Good mi
St Boniface RC Primary School Primary Good mi

3

Outstanding

7

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 SW17 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW17 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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SW17 — LONDON

Area Summary

SW17 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£723,523, 152% above national average), higher-than-average crime (91% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW17 LONDON

What is the average house price in SW17 LONDON?
The average house price in SW17 (LONDON) is £723,523, based on 2886 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 152% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.1% over the past year.
Is SW17 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW17 is above the national average (155.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (47.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (32.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW17 LONDON?
The population of SW17 (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 SW17?
The average broadband download speed in SW17 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW17 LONDON?
There are 25 schools in or near SW17. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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