SW18 in south-west London exhibits modest dynamics relative to national performance, ranking in the 27th percentile with a trajectory score of 46.1. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has contracted at -0.5% compound annual growth, whilst rental income has expanded at 5.7% annually. Population growth remained nearly flat at 0.1%, suggesting limited demographic drivers. The district sits in the early gentrification stage, indicating potential for transition, though current price stagnation contrasts with rental momentum. The divergence between negative capital growth and positive rental yields reflects a rental-focused market where income generation outpaces property value appreciation. These metrics indicate a district experiencing demographic stability with emerging infrastructure or amenity improvements.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
- 45,278 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Wandsworth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.7 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by risk.
3 planning applications submitted in SW18 over the last six months.
- ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY OUTBUILDING IN REAR GARDENMar 2026 · pending
- APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE OF CONDITION 6 (CYCLE PARKING) AND 11 (PROGRAMME OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK) ATTACHED TO LBM PLANNING PERMISSION 23/P0867 RELATING TO THE DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING AND ERECTION OF A NEW 6-STOREY RESIDENTIAL BLOCK COMPRISING 5 X 2 BED SELF-CONTAINED FLATS .Jan 2026 · pending
- APPLICATION FOR NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENTS TO APPLICATION 21/P1780 , DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND ERECTION OF 3-8 STOREY BUILDINGS COMPRISING 96 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND COMMERCIAL FLOORSPACE (880 SQM), WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING, ACCESS, SERVICING AND PARKING. NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE OMISSION OF SECONDARY WINDOWS FROM TWO FLATS IN BLOCK D.Jan 2026 · Historic
Wandsworth (SW18) common questions
Is Wandsworth up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Wandsworth (SW18) as Early. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 69% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Wandsworth safe?
Wandsworth has a safety score of 27/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wandsworth?
The average property price in Wandsworth (SW18) is £1.29m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wandsworth?
The median monthly rent in Wandsworth (SW18) is £2,594 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wandsworth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Kensington (W8), Paddington (W2), Horley (RH6), Westminster (SW1X), Hammersmith (W6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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