Postcode sector · SW18 5

London SW18 5 area guide

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Is London SW18 5 a good place to live?

In London (SW18 5), recorded crime is 16% above the national average, homes sell for around £902,965 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (1 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

D Safetycrime 16% above average
B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£902,965
from 244 sales
Population
32,729
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
309.1
per 1,000 · +16% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 2 secondary · 1/2 good+
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Low
0.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SW18 5

London SW18 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,087 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW18 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (32 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SW18 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 64/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 13,340

Owned 53% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 34%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW18 5.

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London SW18 5: frequently asked questions

Is London SW18 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SW18 5?

Recorded crime in London SW18 5 runs at 309.1 per 1,000 properties, 16% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW18 5 safe?

Crime in London SW18 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW18 5 runs at 309.1 per 1,000 properties, 16% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW18 5?

Homes in London SW18 5 sell for around £902,965 on average, based on 244 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW18 5 at risk of flooding?

London SW18 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~6,087 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in London SW18 5?

There are 6 schools in London SW18 5 (4 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London SW18 5 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in London SW18 5, 1 (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London SW18 5 a deprived area?

London SW18 5 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).