Wandsworth: population and statistics
Wandsworth has a population of 339,859 (2025) across 34.3 km², or 9,920 people per km². It ranks 38 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 339,859 residents
- 34.3 km²
- 9,920 people/km²
Wandsworth in numbers
Population of Wandsworth over time
Wandsworth had 322,658 residents in 2015 and 339,859 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 333,678 |
| 2021 | 328,429 |
| 2022 | 331,675 |
| 2023 | 335,863 |
| 2024 | 339,727 |
| 2025 | 339,859 |
All indicators for Wandsworth
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Wandsworth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 10.2% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 351 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.0% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 323 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wandsworth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 159,360 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 27 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 50.1% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 36 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.4% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 94 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 137,392 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 30 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 31.4% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 308 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 68.5% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 11 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 44.3% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 300 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 36.3% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 8 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 19.3% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 70 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £686,076 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 8 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −5.5% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 350 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wandsworth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 69.7% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 238 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 13.3% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 22 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wandsworth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 17,235 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 33 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 50.7 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 101 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 15,275 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 33 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £54,584 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 3 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Wandsworth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 85.1% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 16 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.0% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 93 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wandsworth | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 47.9% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 13 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Wandsworth ranks 6 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £54,584 in Wandsworth, compared with an average of £46,514 in London and £39,498 across the UK.
Households renting privately: 36.3% in Wandsworth, compared with an average of 29.9% in London and 20.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 22.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in London for “Employment rate, aged 16-64”.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households renting privately”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,798 football pitches.
- 34.9 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Hammersmith and Fulham, 5.0 km away.
Business sectors: Wandsworth
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical22.2% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.7% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.1
- Construction7.0% ×0.6
- Real estate5.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.4% ×1.0
Where is Wandsworth?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wandsworth?
Wandsworth has 339,859 residents (2025), ranking 38 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Wandsworth?
Wandsworth covers 34.3 km², with a density of 9,920 people per km².
Is the population of Wandsworth growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wandsworth went from 322,658 to 339,859, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Wandsworth?
Wandsworth is in London (region). Latitude 51.457, longitude −0.190.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Wandsworth?
In Wandsworth, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £54,584 (2025), ranking 3 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Wandsworth?
In Wandsworth, “Households renting privately” stands at 36.3% (2021), ranking 8 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Which local authorities border Wandsworth?
The nearest to Wandsworth are Hammersmith and Fulham (5.0 km), Kensington and Chelsea (5.0 km), Lambeth (5.1 km), Westminster (5.8 km), Merton (6.2 km).