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SW18

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW18 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £818,123
1yr change ▲ 2.0%
Crime 54% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£818,123

▲ 2.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

185% above national avg

Crime Rate

124.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

54% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

360 Mbps

Property Prices in SW18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW18 is £818,123, which is 37% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW18 cost 185.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW18 have risen 2.0% 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 £2,526,219 41
Semi-detached £1,855,243 151
Terraced £1,179,633 947
Flat £545,124 2203
All types £818,123 3452

5-Year Price History

£806K £812K £817K £822K £827K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW18

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

With 124.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW18 has a crime rate significantly 54% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
33.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
26.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
24.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW18 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Allfarthing Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Beatrix Potter Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Earlsfield Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Riversdale Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Swaffield School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

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 SW18 are 360.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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360.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW18 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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SW18 — LONDON

Area Summary

SW18 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£818,123, 185% above national average), higher-than-average crime (54% above national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (360 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW18 LONDON

What is the average house price in SW18 LONDON?
The average house price in SW18 (LONDON) is £818,123, based on 3452 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 185% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.0% over the past year.
Is SW18 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW18 is above the national average (124.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (33.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (26.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW18 LONDON?
The population of SW18 (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 SW18?
The average broadband download speed in SW18 is 360 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW18 LONDON?
There are 18 schools in or near SW18. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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