SW17 in South London has experienced minimal population change over the past five years, with growth of just 0.1%. The district shows contrasting metrics: property prices have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.5% over five years, whilst rental yields have grown at 5.7% annually, suggesting a rental-focused market. With a trajectory score of 47.6 out of 100—placing it at the 35th percentile nationally—SW17 sits in the average range for UK performance. The area is currently in an active gentrification stage, indicating ongoing structural change. These dynamics reflect a market characterised by flat residential growth, price pressure, and relatively stronger rental demand, appealing primarily to investors prioritising yield over capital appreciation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 0.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
- 44,301 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Tooting · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
8 planning applications submitted in SW17 over the last six months.
- THE ERECTION OF A PALISADE FENCE TO THE REAR AND SIDES OF THE SITE BOUNDARY AND THE INSTALLATION OF A PRE-FABRICATED MODULAR UNIT ONTO THE EXISTING CONCRETE SURFACE. THE USE CLASS IS PROPOSED TO BE CONTINUED AS CLASS E.Apr 2026 · pending
- PRIOR APPROVAL DEMOLITIONS RELATING TO A SINGLE STOREY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OF SOLID BRICK CONSTRUCTION. THE FRONTAGE CONTAINS TWO PAINTED METAL ROLLER SHUTTERS AND ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BRICK SURROUNDS AND PARAPET. THE ROOF IS FLAT ROOF CONSTRUCTION. INTERNALLY THERE ARE LIGHTWEIGHT PARTITIONS AND THE FLOOR IS MADE OF A CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB. THERE IS AN UNAUTHORISED TIMBER EXTENSION OFF OF THE REAR ENCROACHING ON NETWORK RAIL LAND WHICH IS BEING REMOVED BY NETWORK RAIL AHEAD OF THESE WORKS.Mar 2026 · pending
- APPLICATION FOR A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE IN RESPECT OF THE PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTESNION, REAR DORMER ROOF EXTENSION WITH ROOFLIGHTS ON FRONT ROOFSLOPEMar 2026 · pending
Tooting (SW17) common questions
Is Tooting up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Tooting (SW17) as Active. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 65% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Tooting safe?
Tooting has a safety score of 34/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Tooting?
The average property price in Tooting (SW17) is £1.29m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Tooting?
The median monthly rent in Tooting (SW17) is £2,594 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Tooting?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Huntingdon (PE29), Welwyn Garden City (AL7), Huntingdon (PE28), Crouch End (N8), Bloomsbury (WC1A). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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