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Wandsworth is a London borough with a population of 327506.
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Wandsworth is a London borough with a population of 327506. The median house price stands at 650000, with 8596 sales recorded in the past 12 months. Prices have remained relatively stable, declining by 0.1 per cent over five years, though the five-year average affordability ratio of 17.3 compares favourably to the current 14.7. Flats dominate the housing stock at 68.5 per cent of accommodation; terraced homes account for 22.2 per cent. The area is well-served by education, with 115 schools including 58 primary and 11 secondary institutions; 39 of those rated by Ofsted achieved good or better. Transport links are strong, with 14 rail stations and a 0.6 kilometre distance to the nearest station; Earlsfield Rail Station offers a 13-minute commute to London Waterloo. Crime recorded 2892 incidents in May 2026, equivalent to 8.8 per 1000 population. Healthcare provision includes 39 GP surgeries, 68 dentists and 6 hospitals. Life expectancy is 80.6 years for males and 85.6 years for females. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 18.8 and fine particulate matter at 8.3 annual means. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 77.8 per cent of premises. The area contains 307 listed buildings and 43 conservation areas.
Data updated 2026/27 (tax); 2025 (control). Wandsworth, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
Within London, Wandsworth ranks 27th cheapest of 33, 11th safest and 29th most affordable.
Sold prices in Wandsworth have risen 1% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Wandsworth (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 7 of 10, national basis).
Of homes in Wandsworth that changed hands in the last five years, 18.7% sold for less than the previous owner paid — 1 points above London (17.7%) (nominal, not inflation-adjusted). Across those resales the typical gain was 15.89% over 8.26 years held.
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.1% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/wandsworth.
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Nearby areas we cover: Lambeth, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea.