SW18 9BS postcode in Wandsworth, England
SW18 9BS is a postcode in Wandsworth, in the Wandle ward. It is in the Tooting parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since July 2010. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.
Where SW18 9BS is, and what is near it
- SW18 9BS
- Other postcodes in SW18 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- 7 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4483, longitude -0.1915)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SW18 9BS?
- WandsworthCouncil, for all local services Wandsworth: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SW18 9BS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- TootingParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SW18 9BS?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for SW18 9BS. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SW18 9BS?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for SW18 9BS.
Check the bin days for SW18 9BS on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SW18 9BS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SW18 9BS.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Wandsworth
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SW18 9BS: 9,241 properties in Wandsworth are at high risk (5.5% of all its properties). All the figures for Wandsworth
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SW18 9BS is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 22:14 on 22 October 2026.
- River Wandle at WandsworthFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Wandle at Wandsworth
- River Wandle area in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and SuttonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Wandle area in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and Sutton
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 22:14 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SW18 9BS?
Homes in the SW18 district sold for a typical £620,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 874 sales, down 1.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £2,875,000 10 sales
- Semi-detached £1,355,000 50 sales
- Terraced £1,217,500 226 sales
- Flat or maisonette £520,000 588 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SW18 9BS
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SW18 9BS from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SW18 9BS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 950 homes in the neighbourhood around SW18 9BS. The largest share of them, 33%, are in council tax band C. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (44%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Wandsworth for 2026‑27: £1,028. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £800 (band B) to £1,714 (band G); band C, the most common, is £914.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £685 |
| Band B | about 60 (6%) | £800 |
| Band C | about 310 (33%) | £914 |
| Band D | about 260 (27%) | £1,028 |
| Band E | about 180 (19%) | £1,257 |
| Band F | about 120 (13%) | £1,485 |
| Band G | about 20 (2%) | £1,714 |
| Band H | withheld | £2,056 |
When the homes were built
- 44% Before 1900
- 19% 1900 to 1918
- Withheld 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- 18% 1965 to 1982
- 2% 1983 to 1999
- 3% 2000 to 2009
- 2% 2010 to 2019
- 12% 2020 or later
1945 to 1964: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Wandsworth before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SW18 9BS is in (ONS area E01004493), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SW18 9BS?
The nearest open schools to SW18 9BS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SW18 9BS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SW18 9BS is Earlsfield Rail Station, 700 metres away in a straight line.
- Earlsfield Rail Station Railway station 700 mWalk
- Wandsworth Town Rail Station Railway station 1.4 kmCycle
- Southfields Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 1.1 kmWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Swaffield Road, 148 m away.
More stations near SW18 9BS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SW18 9BS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SW18 9BS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Brocklebank Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3818 8270 150 mWalk
- Wandsworth Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3006 2741 600 mWalk
- Southfields Group Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 020 8875 5429 850 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SW18 9BS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SW18 9BS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SW18 9BS?
The nearest to the centre of SW18 9BS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Wandsworth Town Dental Practice Phone 020 8874 2067 200 mWalk
- Dove Dental & Wellbeing Spa Ltd Phone 07412 502542 550 mWalk
- Direct Dental Phone 020 8090 9022 600 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SW18 9BS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St John's Therapy Centre 1.5 kmCycle
- Parkside Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8971 8000 2.6 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SW18 9BS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SW18 9BS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Wardley Street Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8772 6222 150 mWalk
- Huguenot Place Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2024 1.2 kmWalk
- Wandsworth Common Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2025 · Phone 020 8103 7010 1.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SW18 9BS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SW18 9BS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Barkers Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8874 1495 150 mWalk
- Fazal Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8870 1377 550 mWalk
- Wandsworth Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8874 1723 600 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SW18 9BS?
The nearest vets to the centre of SW18 9BS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Eco Vets Phone +44 20 3659 8446 1.2 kmWalk
- The Urban Vet 1.4 kmCycle
- Wolfe Vets 2.1 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SW18 9BS in a conservation area?
The centre of SW18 9BS is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SW18 9BS?
Police.uk records 594 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SW18 9BS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 29, burglary 28, bicycle theft 16, other crime 13, theft from the person 8, robbery 4, possession of weapons 2, criminal damage and arson 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SW18 9BS
- Ward
- Wandle
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Wandsworth
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- July 2010
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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