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SW8

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SW8 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,029,792
1yr change ▼ 14.1%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,029,792

▼ 14.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

259% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

335 Mbps

Property Prices in SW8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SW8 is £1,029,792, which is 21% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SW8 cost 258.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SW8 have fallen 14.1% 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 £6,356,250 4
Semi-detached £1,956,509 10
Terraced £996,203 164
Flat £939,235 1435
All types £1,029,792 1679

5-Year Price History

£874K £939K £1004K £1070K £1135K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SW8

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SW8 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
80.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
64.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
94.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SW8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SW8 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ashmole Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Heathbrook Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Wyvil Primary School and Resource Bases for Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Autism Primary Good mi
Herbert Morrison Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Stephen's Church of England Primary 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 SW8 are 335.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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335.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SW8 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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SW8 — LONDON

Area Summary

SW8 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,029,792, 259% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (335 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SW8 LONDON

What is the average house price in SW8 LONDON?
The average house price in SW8 (LONDON) is £1,029,792, based on 1679 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 259% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.1% over the past year.
Is SW8 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SW8 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (80.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (64.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SW8 LONDON?
The population of SW8 (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 SW8?
The average broadband download speed in SW8 is 335 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SW8 LONDON?
There are 9 schools in or near SW8. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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