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SW17 7QW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wandsworth

Lower crime rate4.3/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesVehicle CrimeOther TheftShoplifting…and 2 more

Trend +2% versus prior comparable archive

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10England
Median sold price£660kSW17 sample - 109 sales
Recent change-7.3%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for London
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area80.3%Average for London55%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, asian pakistani
Immediate area17.7%Average for London25%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area43.9%Average for London41.2%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area7,155Average for London8,644
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area73.1%Average for London66.3%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area55.2%Average for London47.2%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area82.1%Average for London71.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied55.2% dominant

Owned55.2%
Private rent36.8%
Social rent6.7%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 12 matched

The Strings Club 2026 May Half Term Holiday Camp in Balham 🌞Ages 4-11 · Trinity St Mary's CE Primary School, 6 Balham Park Road · 342 m
Dance
Family FunAll ages · Balham Leisure Centre · 490 m
Other
Family FunAll ages · Balham Leisure Centre · 490 m
Other

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks37street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About SW17 7QW: area rating, property, schools and local change

SW17 7QW is a postcode in Trinity, Wandsworth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW17 7QW, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SW17 7QW are health and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SW17 7QW is based on Wandsworth 027 Census 2021. It covers 10,003 residents, 7,155 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 37% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.

For property prices near SW17 7QW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £660k from 109 rolling sales, down 7.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SW17 7QW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW17 7QW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around SW17 7QW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 37 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about SW17 7QW

Is SW17 7QW a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near SW17 7QW?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near SW17 7QW?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near SW17 7QW?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for SW17 7QW?

LocaleIQ matched SW17 7QW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SW17 7QW?

The latest median sold price is £660k based on 109 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around SW17 7QW?

LocaleIQ currently shows 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

SW17 7QW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wandsworth | LocaleIQ