London SW6 area guide
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Is London SW6 a good place to live?
In London (SW6), recorded crime is 76% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,305,375 on average, there are 24 schools in the area (7 of 7 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 76% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£1,305,375
Population
76,949
Recorded crime
401.1
Schools
24
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London SW6
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW6 is rated high. Around 21.7% of properties (8,576 of 39,457) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 sold price in SW6, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (168 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SW6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 508/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 23%
- Households
- 33,623
Owned 37% · Social rent 26% · Private rent 36%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SW6.
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London SW6: frequently asked questions
Is London SW6 a good place to live?
In London (SW6), recorded crime is 76% above the national average, homes sell for around £1,305,375 on average, there are 24 schools in the area (7 of 7 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).
What is the crime rate in London SW6?
Recorded crime in London SW6 runs at 401.1 per 1,000 properties, 76% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SW6 safe?
Crime in London SW6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW6 runs at 401.1 per 1,000 properties, 76% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SW6?
Homes in London SW6 sell for around £1,305,375 on average, based on 1,369 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SW6 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SW6 is rated high. Around 21.7% of properties (8,576 of 39,457) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London SW6?
There are 24 schools in London SW6 (10 primary, 6 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London SW6 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in London SW6, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London SW6 a deprived area?
London SW6 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).