Telegraph Road Putney, Wandsworth
11 addresses across 5 postcodes (SW15), about 740 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 22905220.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £6,650,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: 16 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Wandsworth costs £1,028 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Putney, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Putney Heath, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mayfield Surgery, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,060 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 96 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £6,650,000 | £6,650,000 | £6,650,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £925,000 | £925,000 | £925,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £1,175,000 | £1,175,000 | £1,175,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2021 | 2 SW15 3SY | Detached | £6,650,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2020 | DUNSTER COTTAGE SW15 3SY | Detached | £925,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2015 | BRISTOL COTTAGE SW15 3SY | Detached | £1,175,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2002 | BRISTOL COTTAGE SW15 3SY | Detached | £425,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Flat (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1996-2002 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wandsworth in 2026-27: Band D £1,028 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £685 | £800 | £914 | £1,028 | £1,257 | £1,485 | £1,714 | £2,056 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (22% of about 1,870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Putney Heath, Westmead (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ashburton South Estate, Land at, Innes Gardens: up to 29 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- Ashburton South Estate, Land at, Cortis Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Ashburton South Estate, Land at, Hayward Gardens: up to 43 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Wildcroft Manor, Wildcroft Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Garages and car parking spaces west of 27-33 and 34-40 Highcross Way, Bessborough Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Queen Mary's Hospital car park, SW15: up to 303 homes, not permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Sylva Court, 79 Putney Hill: up to 6 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Development Site of Alton Estate, Danebury Avenue (Alton Estate): up to 1,068 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 14 November 2026 to 15 November 2026: THAMES WATER, Remedial works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 14 November 2026 to 15 November 2026: THAMES WATER, Remedial works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW15 3SY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SW15 3TU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SW15 3SZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SW15 3TT | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 8 / 8 | unlikely |
| SW15 5BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 46 m and 54 m above sea level (52 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW15 3SY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW15 3SZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW15 3TT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW15 3TU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW15 5BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Putney 5.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Barnes 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Barnes Bridge 872,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | East Putney Underground Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Southfields Underground Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dover Park Drive Putney Heath | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cromwell Road Bus Station Kingston Upon Thames | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Putney Pier | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Gatwick Sky Parking | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 48 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 16 km (9.9 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mayfield Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest East Chemist | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Putney Dental Care | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Mary's Hospital | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Putney Heath 132 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,120 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | Dover House Road Allotments 1.4 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 134 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade II*), 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 41 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Landscaping to Alton East Estate | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Roehampton House (At Queen Mary's Hospital) | Listed building, Grade I | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Parkstead House | Listed building, Grade I | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Downshire House | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Grove House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | World Heritage Site | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Scio Pond | Lake or reservoir | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Jerry's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Kingsfarm Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Farm Bog | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Chiswick Eyot | Island | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Ham Bottom | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 11 | 11 |
4 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wandsworth: see them on the Wandsworth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roehampton Church Forest Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Granard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Putney Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mosaic Jewish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Heathmere Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Eastwood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ronald Ross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Alton School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardings News SW15 3BB | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Tildesley Off Licence SW15 3BB | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Charcoal Grill SW15 3BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Putney essentials SW15 3BB | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ashburton Playgroup SW15 3AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Ashburton Supermarket SW15 3BD | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| HONG KONG CHINESE FOOD SW15 3BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Ashmead SW15 3AX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited SW15 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Shell Little Waitrose SW15 4LB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Putney Heath (29); On or near Innes Gardens (22); On or near Grosse Way (21); On or near Tildesley Road (17); On or near Telegraph Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 51% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 17% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SW15 3SY: 4 addresses
- SW15 3TU: 3 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- SW15 3SZ: 2 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- SW15 3TT: 1 address of 34 in the postcode
- SW15 5BB: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Grosse Way · Divis Way · Dunsford Way · Putney Heath · Heathview Gardens · Innes Gardens · Cortis Road · Westmead · Tildesley Road · Hepplestone Close · Medfield Street · Upper Richmond Road
All the streets in SW15 and across Wandsworth.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.