Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London
SW17 (Tooting): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SW17 (Tooting) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Merton and Wandsworth. Homes sold for a median of £585,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 2.6% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 84 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 25 schools with an SW17 postcode, and the nearest stations include Tooting Broadway, Tooting Bec and Tooting.
House prices in SW17
845 homes sold in SW17 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £585,000. That's 2.6% higher than the 12 months before (£570,000). 21 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 469 | £450,000 |
| Terraced houses | 311 | £810,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 34 | £865,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 79 Franciscan Road, SW17 8DZ | Flat | £837,500 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 91b Tooting Bec Road, SW17 8BW | Flat | £480,000 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 19a Moring Road, SW17 8DN | Terraced | £770,000 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 66 Lessingham Avenue, SW17 8NF | Terraced | £678,000 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 42 Ascot Road, SW17 9JJ | Terraced | £875,000 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 1, Handford Cottage Robinson Road, SW17 9DW | Terraced | £490,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 114 Rectory Lane, SW17 9PX | Terraced | £435,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Flat 3, 17 Louisville Road, SW17 8RL | Flat | £444,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 11b Carlwell Street, SW17 0SE | Terraced | £655,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Apartment 2, 83 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TW | Flat | £420,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in SW17
Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 84 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20% |
| Shoplifting | 11% |
| Other theft | 9% |
| Vehicle crime | 9% |
| Public order | 5% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 49 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SW17 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (14,113 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in SW17
25 open schools have an SW17 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (12)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatton (VA) Primary School Muslim | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 629 |
| Hillbrook School | Foundation school | 3-11 | 567 |
| Furzedown Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 400 |
| Tooting Primary School | Free schools | 4-11 | 399 |
| Sellincourt Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 396 |
| Rutherford House School | Free schools | 4-11 | 376 |
| Links Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 290 |
| Franciscan Primary School | Academy converter | 2-11 | 286 |
| Fircroft Primary School | Academy converter | 3-11 | 266 |
| St Boniface RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 259 |
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit | Community school | 3-11 | 253 |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 4-11 | 201 |
Secondary schools (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graveney School | Academy converter | 11-18 | 2332 |
| Burntwood School | Academy converter | 11-18 | 1462 |
| Ernest Bevin Academy | Academy converter | 11-18 | 572 |
Special and other schools (10)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finton House School | Other independent school | 4-11 | 350 |
| Paddock School | Community special school | 4-19 | 246 |
| Nightingale Community Academy | Academy special sponsor led | 5-19 | 139 |
| Al Risalah Secondary School | Other independent school | 11-16 | 113 |
| Al Risalah Boys' School Islam | Other independent school | 11-16 | 109 |
| Eveline Day School | Other independent school | 2-11 | 78 |
| Tram House School | Other independent special school | 11-19 | 70 |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit | Pupil referral unit | 11-16 | 62 |
| Wandsworth Hospital and Home Tuition Service | Pupil referral unit | 5-18 | 9 |
| St George's Hospital Medical School | Higher education institutions |
Stations near SW17
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Tooting Broadway | 0.3 mi |
| Tooting Bec | 0.4 mi |
| Tooting | 0.8 mi |
| Balham | 1 mi |
| Colliers Wood | 1 mi |
| Wandsworth Common | 1 mi |
| Haydons Road | 1.1 mi |
| Earlsfield | 1.2 mi |
Council and wards
SW17 is covered by Merton and Wandsworth. Wards include Colliers Wood, Furzedown, Graveney, South Balham, Tooting Bec, Tooting Broadway, Trinity and Wandle.
Frequently asked questions
Is SW17 a safe area to live?
SW17 (Tooting) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 84 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in SW17?
The median sale price in SW17 (Tooting) was £585,000 across 845 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 2.6% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SW17?
The nearest stations to the centre of SW17 are Tooting Broadway (0.3 mi), Tooting Bec (0.4 mi), Tooting (0.8 mi) and Balham (1 mi).
How many schools are there in SW17?
There are 25 open schools with an SW17 postcode, including 12 primary and 3 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SW17?
SW17 is covered by Merton and Wandsworth councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.