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SW6

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW6 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,180,977
1yr change ▼ 16.7%
Crime 148% above avg
Schools 5 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,180,977

▼ 16.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

311% above national avg

Crime Rate

201.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

148% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

338 Mbps

Property Prices in SW6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW6 is £1,180,977, which is 10% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW6 cost 311.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW6 have fallen 16.7% 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 £2,495,833 12
Semi-detached £2,511,974 51
Terraced £1,800,770 933
Flat £835,589 2247
All types £1,180,977 3414

5-Year Price History

£1081K £1135K £1190K £1244K £1298K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW6

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

With 201.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW6 has a crime rate significantly 148% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
53.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
11.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
15.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
43.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
44.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW6 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Sir John Lillie Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
All Saints CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Holy Cross RC School Primary Not inspected mi
St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi

5

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,687

Population

62

Median Age

17%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
17.0%
Private rent
34.0%
Social rent
30.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SW6 are 338.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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338.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW6 is collected by London Council. The Band D rate is £1,090/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

SW

SW6 — LONDON

Area Summary

SW6 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,180,977, 311% above national average), higher-than-average crime (148% above national average), strong school provision (5 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (338 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW6 LONDON

What is the average house price in SW6 LONDON?
The average house price in SW6 (LONDON) is £1,180,977, based on 3414 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 311% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.7% over the past year.
Is SW6 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW6 is above the national average (201.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (53.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (43.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW6 LONDON?
The population of SW6 (LONDON) is approximately 188,687 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 17% of homes are owner-occupied, 34% are privately rented, and 30% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SW6?
The average broadband download speed in SW6 is 338 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW6 LONDON?
There are 24 schools in or near SW6. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 5 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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