Postcode district · SW13

London SW13 area guide

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Is London SW13 a good place to live?

In London (SW13), recorded crime is 111% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,483,107 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in London SW13

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW13 is rated high. Around 66.5% of properties (5,056 of 7,605) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £213,234 (271 sales)1996: £225,784 (466 sales)1997: £283,537 (577 sales)1998: £312,126 (480 sales)1999: £374,282 (620 sales)2000: £450,493 (378 sales)2001: £473,428 (381 sales)2002: £480,388 (448 sales)2003: £561,382 (335 sales)2004: £569,818 (425 sales)2005: £579,878 (373 sales)2006: £651,132 (422 sales)2007: £858,129 (357 sales)2008: £865,636 (173 sales)2009: £804,653 (247 sales)2010: £843,863 (298 sales)2011: £946,895 (280 sales)2012: £1,004,955 (247 sales)2013: £1,157,178 (292 sales)2014: £1,413,991 (272 sales)2015: £1,391,824 (250 sales)2016: £1,486,953 (184 sales)2017: £1,276,394 (231 sales)2018: £1,259,251 (185 sales)2019: £1,227,858 (203 sales)2020: £1,391,031 (226 sales)2021: £1,554,624 (303 sales)2022: £1,611,798 (297 sales)2023: £1,427,530 (230 sales)2024: £1,483,107 (275 sales)2025: £1,493,084 (239 sales)2026: £1,132,969 (45 sales) 2026: £1,132,969 (45 sales) — part year so far £1,611,798 £213,234 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW13, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (45 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 4 crimesJul 24: 4 crimesAug 24: 112 crimesSep 24: 145 crimesOct 24: 136 crimesNov 24: 151 crimesDec 24: 181 crimesJan 25: 116 crimesFeb 25: 108 crimesMar 25: 146 crimesApr 25: 134 crimesMay 25: 183 crimesJun 25: 154 crimesJul 25: 194 crimesAug 25: 156 crimesSep 25: 89 crimesOct 25: 125 crimesNov 25: 121 crimesDec 25: 129 crimesJan 26: 114 crimesFeb 26: 133 crimesMar 26: 161 crimesApr 26: 179 crimes Apr 26: 179 crimes 194 4 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SW13 (May 24–Apr 26, average 129/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
42
One-person households
31%
Households with children
31%
Households
8,384

Owned 57% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 26%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW13.

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London SW13: frequently asked questions

Is London SW13 a good place to live?

In London (SW13), recorded crime is 111% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,483,107 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London SW13?

Recorded crime in London SW13 runs at 479.9 per 1,000 properties, 111% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW13 safe?

Crime in London SW13 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW13 runs at 479.9 per 1,000 properties, 111% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW13?

Homes in London SW13 sell for around £1,483,107 on average, based on 275 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW13 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW13 is rated high. Around 66.5% of properties (5,056 of 7,605) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SW13?

There are 6 schools in London SW13 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SW13 a deprived area?

London SW13 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).