Postcode report
Is SW17 9NH a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SW17 9NH: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW17 9NH is a postcode in Tooting Broadway, Wandsworth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW17 9NH, then scores the surrounding small area 45/100 - bottom 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW17 9NH are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 9NH is based on Wandsworth 035 Census 2021. It covers 10,862 residents, 14,606 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 44% privately rented, 15% 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 3/10.
For property prices near SW17 9NH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £660k from 143 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 9NH 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 9NH 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 9NH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 39 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 9NH
Is SW17 9NH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 45/100 (bottom 31% 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 9NH?
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 9NH?
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 9NH?
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 9NH?
LocaleIQ matched SW17 9NH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW17 9NH?
The latest median sold price is £660k based on 143 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW17 9NH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 39 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.