London SW20 area guide
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Is London SW20 a good place to live?
In London (SW20), recorded crime is 25% above the national average, homes sell for around £899,716 on average, there are 12 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 9/10, 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.
Avg sold price
£899,716
Population
44,363
Recorded crime
285.0
Schools
12
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London SW20
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW20 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (761 of 13,909) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 412 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 SW20, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (78 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 SW20 (May 24–Apr 26, average 111/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 17,342
Owned 65% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 27%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SW20.
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London SW20: frequently asked questions
Is London SW20 a good place to live?
In London (SW20), recorded crime is 25% above the national average, homes sell for around £899,716 on average, there are 12 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London SW20?
Recorded crime in London SW20 runs at 285.0 per 1,000 properties, 25% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SW20 safe?
Crime in London SW20 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW20 runs at 285.0 per 1,000 properties, 25% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SW20?
Homes in London SW20 sell for around £899,716 on average, based on 470 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SW20 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW20 is rated high. Around 5.5% of properties (761 of 13,909) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 412 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London SW20?
There are 12 schools in London SW20 (5 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is London SW20 a deprived area?
London SW20 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).