Postcode sector · SW18 2

London SW18 2 area guide

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Is London SW18 2 a good place to live?

In London (SW18 2), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £815,673 on average, there are 4 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 SW18 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW18 2 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (108 of 4,792) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 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: £110,914 (238 sales)1996: £127,166 (279 sales)1997: £156,447 (384 sales)1998: £168,397 (321 sales)1999: £208,753 (537 sales)2000: £276,608 (272 sales)2001: £258,568 (332 sales)2002: £312,462 (354 sales)2003: £304,087 (277 sales)2004: £357,290 (287 sales)2005: £374,736 (280 sales)2006: £441,884 (356 sales)2007: £484,093 (389 sales)2008: £487,839 (106 sales)2009: £589,059 (183 sales)2010: £597,919 (193 sales)2011: £601,020 (213 sales)2012: £558,008 (227 sales)2013: £630,372 (259 sales)2014: £693,353 (207 sales)2015: £787,100 (217 sales)2016: £835,932 (212 sales)2017: £787,403 (135 sales)2018: £742,000 (170 sales)2019: £811,795 (162 sales)2020: £1,144,780 (165 sales)2021: £975,067 (277 sales)2022: £871,331 (236 sales)2023: £814,418 (186 sales)2024: £815,673 (214 sales)2025: £859,788 (202 sales)2026: £736,054 (45 sales) 2026: £736,054 (45 sales) — part year so far £1,144,780 £110,914 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW18 2, 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

Aug 24: 38 crimesSep 24: 44 crimesOct 24: 48 crimesNov 24: 53 crimesDec 24: 27 crimesJan 25: 51 crimesFeb 25: 30 crimesMar 25: 46 crimesApr 25: 42 crimesMay 25: 64 crimesJun 25: 57 crimesJul 25: 63 crimesAug 25: 50 crimesSep 25: 57 crimesOct 25: 60 crimesNov 25: 33 crimesDec 25: 40 crimesJan 26: 52 crimesFeb 26: 41 crimesMar 26: 53 crimesApr 26: 60 crimes Apr 26: 60 crimes 64 27 Aug 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SW18 2 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 48/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
34
One-person households
30%
Households with children
24%
Households
11,379

Owned 46% · Social rent 17% · Private rent 36%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW18 2.

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London SW18 2: frequently asked questions

Is London SW18 2 a good place to live?

In London (SW18 2), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £815,673 on average, there are 4 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 SW18 2?

Recorded crime in London SW18 2 runs at 304.6 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW18 2 safe?

Crime in London SW18 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW18 2 runs at 304.6 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW18 2?

Homes in London SW18 2 sell for around £815,673 on average, based on 214 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW18 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW18 2 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (108 of 4,792) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SW18 2?

There are 4 schools in London SW18 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London SW18 2 a deprived area?

London SW18 2 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).