Postcode report
SW18 5DS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SW18 5DS: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW18 5DS is a postcode in Southfields, Wandsworth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW18 5DS, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW18 5DS are health and housing, while property market signals 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 SW18 5DS is based on Wandsworth 025 Census 2021. It covers 9,354 residents, 11,216 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 34% privately rented, 9% 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 10/10.
For property prices near SW18 5DS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £670k from 120 rolling sales, up 6.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW18 5DS 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 SW18 5DS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW18 5DS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 35 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 SW18 5DS
Is SW18 5DS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 6% 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 SW18 5DS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW18 5DS?
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 SW18 5DS?
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 SW18 5DS?
LocaleIQ matched SW18 5DS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW18 5DS?
The latest median sold price is £670k based on 120 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW18 5DS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 35 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.