Wandsworth Area Guide

Wandsworth is in South West London, beside the River Thames and between Putney, Battersea, Clapham and Wimbledon. The wider area includes Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth Common, Earlsfield and parts of Southfields, offering a mix of established residential streets and riverside developments.

Wandsworth is within the London Borough of Wandsworth. The borough also includes Putney, Battersea, Balham, Tooting, Clapham Junction and Earlsfield, making it one of the larger residential boroughs in South West London.

Wandsworth is primarily covered by SW18, with parts of the wider area extending into SW17, SW12 and SW15. Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth Common, Earlsfield and Southfields are among the neighbourhoods associated with the area.

Wandsworth is popular for its combination of green spaces, riverside living, excellent transport and a wide choice of homes. Wandsworth Town offers restaurants, shops and riverside developments, while Wandsworth Common and the residential streets around East Hill appeal to families looking for more space and quieter surroundings.

Wandsworth is known for Wandsworth Common, the River Thames, Wandsworth Town and its mix of period residential streets and modern developments. Wandsworth Park, Old York Road and the riverside around Wandsworth Bridge provide some of the area's best-known amenities and outdoor spaces.

Property prices in Wandsworth vary considerably between areas such as Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth Common, East Hill and Earlsfield, as well as by property type and size. Period houses around Wandsworth Common are particularly sought after, while modern apartments are common around Wandsworth Town and the riverside. See the latest house prices in Wandsworth to explore property prices and the local market.

Wandsworth offers Victorian and Edwardian terraces, period conversions, mansion flats, maisonettes, family houses and modern riverside apartments. Larger homes are particularly popular around Wandsworth Common and East Hill, while one and two-bedroom apartments are common around Wandsworth Town and the riverside. Browse properties to rent or properties for sale.

Browse the latest properties to rent in Wandsworth, including period conversions, one and two-bedroom flats, modern riverside apartments and larger family homes. Rental properties are available around Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth Common, East Hill and Earlsfield.

Explore the latest properties for sale, from Victorian terraces and period conversions to family houses and modern riverside apartments. Homes around Wandsworth Common and East Hill are particularly popular with families, while Wandsworth Town offers convenient access to transport and amenities.

Wandsworth Town station is the main railway station for the area, providing National Rail services towards London Waterloo and Richmond. East Putney Underground station provides District line services nearby, while Clapham Junction offers extensive National Rail connections for residents in the eastern part of Wandsworth.

andsworth has several well-regarded schools, including Brandlehow Primary School, Allfarthing Primary School and Chesterton Primary School. For secondary education, Southfields Academy and Ashcroft Technology Academy are nearby options. Families in Earlsfield, East Hill and around Wandsworth Common can also explore schools in neighbouring Putney and Battersea. School admissions and catchment areas vary by address, so it’s worth checking eligibility for each school.

Wandsworth is served by local estate and letting agents, including Foxtons, offering advice on buying, selling, renting and letting across Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth Common, East Hill and neighbouring areas. Visit Foxtons nearest branch for local property advice.