London SW9 area guide
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Is London SW9 a good place to live?
In London (SW9), recorded crime is 239% above the national average, homes sell for around £586,349 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 239% above average
- B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
- A Floodnone 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
£586,349
Population
62,517
Recorded crime
773.2
Schools
13
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London SW9
London SW9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~24,628 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 sold price in SW9, 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 (76 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SW9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 704/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 33
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 22%
- Households
- 26,992
Owned 23% · Social rent 46% · Private rent 28%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SW9.
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London SW9: frequently asked questions
Is London SW9 a good place to live?
In London (SW9), recorded crime is 239% above the national average, homes sell for around £586,349 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London SW9?
Recorded crime in London SW9 runs at 773.2 per 1,000 properties, 239% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SW9 safe?
Crime in London SW9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SW9 runs at 773.2 per 1,000 properties, 239% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SW9?
Homes in London SW9 sell for around £586,349 on average, based on 462 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SW9 at risk of flooding?
London SW9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~24,628 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London SW9?
There are 13 schools in London SW9 (9 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London SW9 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in London SW9, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London SW9 a deprived area?
London SW9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).