Wandsworth is both a London borough, containing areas like Battersea, Putney and Tooting, and a hub in its own right – Wandsworth Town. Historically its centre has been dominated by the Young’s Brewery and the myriad pubs surrounding it.
The industrial revolution transformed Wandsworth. The area has also seen widespread regeneration with a series of large schemes giving Wandsworth a much-needed facelift. Popular with families and packed with great schools, it’s now one of London’s most affluent and attractive inner suburbs.
The 5 best places to live in Wandsworth
Let’s get straight to it and reveal the top five places to live in Wandsworth. Our rankings are based on the reviews of verified residents of Wandsworth’s new build property developments, providing an independent and unbiased view of the best places to live in this popular borough.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how recently reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. More recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Where is Wandsworth?
So, where exactly is Wandsworth? Nestled in South West London, the borough is also a part of Inner London. Wandsworth borders Lambeth to the east, Merton and Kingston upon Thames to the south, and Richmond upon Thames to the north and west.
Is Wandsworth a nice place to live?
We have already mentioned some of the reasons why Wandsworth is a nice place to live. But there’s more. For a start, it would be unfair to lump all its diverse micro-communities under one umbrella. While Clapham is a great spot for nightlife, Tooting and the Town serve up some fabulous international cuisine. Need a breath of fresh air? Head over to Battersea Park or any of the numerous green spaces scattered around the area.
But where are the best places to live in Wandsworth? The easiest way to find out is by asking the people who already live there, and we did exactly that! Every day we speak to hundreds of locals across the Capital. We ask what they think about their area and also about the specific developments they call home.
Wandsworth property prices
The average price of property in Wandsworth is £905.000. This is according to figures published by Rightmove for the 12 months to May 2024. This places Wandsworth significantly above the average property price for London overall, which is £704,000.
Flats account for almost exactly half of the properties sold in Wandsworth in the past 12 months, with an average price of £565,000. Terraced houses are likely to set you back around double that, with an average of £1,201,666. Meanwhile, semi-detached and detached houses across the borough really push budgets sky-high, with average prices of £1,800,000 and nearly £2,000,000 respectively.
Are you keen to explore further what Wandsworth has to offer? This ever-popular corner of South West London is in-demand for a reason, with great facilities, excellent transport connectivity and no shortage of impressive new and period homes. Check out our area guide for Wandsworth by clicking the link below.
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.
