Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London
SW18 (Wandsworth): crime, schools, stations and house prices
SW18 (Wandsworth) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Merton and Wandsworth. Homes sold for a median of £625,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 1.6% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 132 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 18 schools with an SW18 postcode, and the nearest stations include Earlsfield, Wandsworth Town and Southfields.
House prices in SW18
1,071 homes sold in SW18 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £625,000. That's 1.6% higher than the 12 months before (£615,000). 8 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 682 | £516,550 |
| Terraced houses | 283 | £1,230,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 63 | £1,389,108 |
| Detached houses | 11 | £2,500,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2026 | 114 Sutherland Grove, SW18 5QW | Semi-detached | £725,889 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 65a St Ann's Hill, SW18 2SA | Terraced | £872,500 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Flat 30, Tower Court Frogmore, SW18 1HL | Flat | £438,000 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 48 Wandle Way, SW18 4UJ | Flat | £342,500 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 27b Ringford Road, SW18 1RP | Other | £405,000 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 27 Standen Road, SW18 5TH | Terraced | £1,423,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Ground Floor Flat At, 54 Elsenham Street, SW18 5NT | Flat | £700,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 3, Stockbridge House, 23 Eltringham Street, SW18 1GP | Flat | £340,000 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | G03, Chapelier House Eastfields Avenue, SW18 1LR | Flat | £489,950 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Apartment 1, 96 Garratt Lane, SW18 4DH | Flat | £340,000 |
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 SW18
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 132 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40% |
| Vehicle crime | 11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11% |
| Shoplifting | 10% |
| Other theft | 7% |
| Public order | 6% |
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 SW18 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (13,118 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 SW18
18 open schools have an SW18 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (11)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsfield Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 459 |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 446 |
| Sheringdale Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 436 |
| Allfarthing Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 397 |
| Floreat Wandsworth Primary School | Academy sponsor led | 2-11 | 364 |
| Beatrix Potter Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 362 |
| Riversdale Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 324 |
| St Faith's CofE Primary School Church of England | Voluntary aided school | 3-11 | 187 |
| West Hill Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 162 |
| Anglo Portuguese School of London | Free schools | 4-11 | 159 |
| Swaffield School | Academy converter | 3-11 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields Academy | Academy converter | 11-18 | 1148 |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Church of England | Academy converter | 11-18 | 1129 |
Special and other schools (5)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roche School | Other independent school | 2-11 | 207 |
| Wandsworth Preparatory School | Other independent school | 3-11 | 80 |
| Park House School | Other independent special school | 4-11 | 54 |
| Chelsea Hall School | Other independent special school | 4-11 | 47 |
| Garratt Park School | Academy special converter | 11-19 |
Stations near SW18
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Earlsfield | 0.6 mi |
| Wandsworth Town | 0.7 mi |
| Southfields | 0.8 mi |
| East Putney | 1 mi |
| Wimbledon Park | 1.2 mi |
| Putney | 1.2 mi |
| Clapham Junction | 1.3 mi |
| Putney Bridge | 1.4 mi |
Council and wards
SW18 is covered by Merton and Wandsworth. Wards include East Putney, Falconbrook, Southfields, St Mary's, Thamesfield, Wandle, Wandsworth Common and Wandsworth Town.
Frequently asked questions
Is SW18 a safe area to live?
SW18 (Wandsworth) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 132 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 SW18?
The median sale price in SW18 (Wandsworth) was £625,000 across 1,071 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 1.6% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near SW18?
The nearest stations to the centre of SW18 are Earlsfield (0.6 mi), Wandsworth Town (0.7 mi), Southfields (0.8 mi) and East Putney (1 mi).
How many schools are there in SW18?
There are 18 open schools with an SW18 postcode, including 11 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers SW18?
SW18 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.