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SW20

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW20 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £845,958
1yr change ▼ 3.9%
Crime 51% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£845,958

▼ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

195% above national avg

Crime Rate

40.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

Property Prices in SW20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW20 is £845,958, which is 35% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW20 cost 194.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW20 have fallen 3.9% 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 £2,206,721 73
Semi-detached £1,021,732 196
Terraced £858,052 434
Flat £457,398 527
All types £845,958 1279

5-Year Price History

£774K £806K £837K £868K £900K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW20

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

With 40.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW20 has a crime rate well 51% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW20 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hall School Wimbledon Other Not inspected mi
Hollymount School Primary Good mi
Joseph Hood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
West Wimbledon Primary School Primary Good mi
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

172,692

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
25.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SW20 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

99%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW20 is collected by Kingston upon Thames. The Band D rate is £2,248/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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SW20 — LONDON

Area Summary

SW20 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£845,958, 195% above national average), low crime (51% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW20 LONDON

What is the average house price in SW20 LONDON?
The average house price in SW20 (LONDON) is £845,958, based on 1279 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 195% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.9% over the past year.
Is SW20 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW20 is significantly below the national average (40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW20 LONDON?
The population of SW20 (LONDON) is approximately 172,692 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 25% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SW20?
The average broadband download speed in SW20 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW20 LONDON?
There are 12 schools in or near SW20. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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