Postcode sector · SW19 2

London SW19 2 area guide

208 postcodes · 208 postcodes

Is London SW19 2 a good place to live?

In London (SW19 2), recorded crime is 73% above the national average, homes sell for around £675,731 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

E Safetycrime 73% above average
E Floodhigh 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
£675,731
from 250 sales
Population
24,233
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
461.5
per 1,000 · +73% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
2 primary · 1 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
96%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
24.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London SW19 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW19 2 is rated high. Around 24.0% of properties (1,621 of 6,755) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 223 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SW19 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (44 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 SW19 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 106/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 35
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 10,023

Owned 40% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 36%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SW19 2.

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London SW19 2: frequently asked questions

Is London SW19 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London SW19 2?

Recorded crime in London SW19 2 runs at 461.5 per 1,000 properties, 73% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London SW19 2 safe?

Crime in London SW19 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW19 2 runs at 461.5 per 1,000 properties, 73% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London SW19 2?

Homes in London SW19 2 sell for around £675,731 on average, based on 250 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London SW19 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW19 2 is rated high. Around 24.0% of properties (1,621 of 6,755) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 223 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London SW19 2?

There are 3 schools in London SW19 2 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in London SW19 2 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in London SW19 2, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is London SW19 2 a deprived area?

London SW19 2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).