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SW14 8 area guide

Who lives in SW14 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Richmond upon Thames
Region
London
Population
17,777 (2024)
At a glance

What SW14 8 is like

The SW14 8 postcode sector in Richmond upon Thames covers 187 live postcodes and is home to about 17,777 people across 10 census neighbourhoods. 64% of households own their home, 26.1% rent privately and 9.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 40–44, and 65.7% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in SW14 8 sold for a median of £835,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How SW14 8 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.5/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
5/ 10

Around the middle — 21.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£835,000

Median over 113 sales in SW14 8, −8.2% on the year before.

TransportMore
7.0/ 10

Very good — 6 stations within a mile, 27 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 5 rated schools in SW14 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£104,885

Average a year, before tax — higher than 99% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A big private rental marketPositive

    26.1% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  2. 02
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.5 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  3. 03
    Prices fallingLook closer

    The median sale price in SW14 8 is down 8.2% on the year before.

  4. 04
    Well connectedPositive

    6 stations within a mile and 27 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  5. 05
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

SW14 8 FAQs

01
Is SW14 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.5 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 21.2 per 1,000 people a year, band 5 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in SW14 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £835,000.

Homes in SW14 8 sold for a median of £835,000 across 113 sales in the year to August 2026, −8.2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is SW14 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 21.2 offences per 1,000 people a year around SW14 8, well below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 5 of 10.
04
Who lives in SW14 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 40–44, at 8.9% of residents. 64% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (35.1%).
05
Which council covers SW14 8?

SW14 8 is in Richmond upon Thames.

SW14 8 is in Richmond upon Thames, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is SW14 8?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 27 bus stops within 800m and 6 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Mortlake Rail Station, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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