Living in SW14, Richmond upon Thames
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SW14 in Richmond upon Thames. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Richmond upon Thames: £818,949, down 0.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SW14
144 recorded home sales on the streets around central SW14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £745,000 and a range from £200,000 to £2,050,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 MILTON ROAD, SW14 8JR | terraced | £1,260,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 27 MILTON ROAD, SW14 8JP | terraced | £1,075,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT 3 317 UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST, SW14 8QR | flat-maisonette | £375,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 28 THORNTON ROAD, SW14 8NS | terraced | £1,200,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 26 ELM ROAD, SW14 7JQ | terraced | £1,810,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 20 ST LEONARDS ROAD, SW14 7LX | terraced | £1,440,000 | 2026-05-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
93 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sheen Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Barnes Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Southfield Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Good Shepherd RC Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Ark Soane Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
50 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, plus 24 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
24 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form, Azbuka Russian-English Bilingual School, Broomfield House School, Heathfield House School, Ibstock Place School, International School of London and others.
All 24 fee-paying schools near SW14, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Roehampton University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 28.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 22.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 19.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 7.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
217 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SW14 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Richmond upon Thames's figures.
Common questions about SW14
What is the average house price in SW14?
The average sold price in Richmond upon Thames is £818,949 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SW14?
Prices in Richmond upon Thames are down 0.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SW14?
The median of 144 recorded sales around central SW14 in the last 2 years is £745,000, ranging from £200,000 to £2,050,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SW14?
93 schools sit within 3 miles of central SW14, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SW14?
217 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW14 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is SW14 at risk of flooding?
Central SW14 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SW14 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £745,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 217 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SW14 safe?
217 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW14 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SW14 or TW9, SW14 or SW13, SW14 or SW15.
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