School Catchments and House Prices in Furzedown
In the Furzedown area, 2 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024) and 3 schools are rated Good.
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In the Furzedown area, 2 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024) and 3 schools are rated Good.
Why catchment sets the price in Furzedown
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £750,000 and a detached home averages £1,125,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Furzedown area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Furzedown.
Catchment is not a promise
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Furzedown numbers
The schools families ask about here are Penwortham Primary School, Furzedown Primary School, Sellincourt Primary School, Graveney School and Ernest Bevin Academy. 5 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Tooting Bec to Leicester Square takes about 20 min.
By price, Furzedown ranks 88 of the 320 London locations we cover, at £750,000 against a county average of £732,469. Band D council tax here is £1,020, against an average of £2,121 across the county locations we cover.
How Furzedown scores for different buyers
Furzedown is a quiet, leafy, family-friendly residential district with a village feel.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Furzedown property and area guide.
With only 2 schools rated Outstanding locally, the premium concentrates hard.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | A genuinely family-first district, Penwortham Primary (Outstanding), Furzedown and Sellincourt (Good primaries), Graveney School (Outstanding secondary) and Ernest Bevin Academy nearby, roads of family houses, Furzedown Rec, Tooting Common and the Lido, and one of the lowest council tax bills in England. |
| Professionals | ★★★★★ | Leafy roads of houses within reach of town via the Northern line and Streatham rail, a village-feel community and very low council tax suit professionals wanting space and a settled neighbourhood at a relative discount to prime Wandsworth. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | Flats and maisonette conversions (often around £400,000 to £550,000) offer a way into a sought-after Wandsworth district with the lowest council tax in England, though houses are firmly at London family-market levels. |
| Commuters | ★★★★☆ | No station of its own, but Tooting Bec and Tooting Broadway on the Northern line (Zone 3) and Streatham and Streatham Common rail into Victoria and London Bridge are a short walk or bus away, a good, if not doorstep, commute. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Larger Victorian and Edwardian houses give real family space and gardens at below-prime-Wandsworth prices, with schools, green space and very low council tax, though the biggest houses still command a premium. |
Families
People wanting good schools, green space and a village feel at a relative discount to prime SW London, Penwortham (Outstanding), Furzedown and Sellincourt (Good primaries), the Outstanding Graveney School, Furzedown Rec, Tooting Common and the Lido, with the Northern line and Streatham rail close by and the lowest council tax in England.
Professionals
People wanting a leafy house and garden within reach of town, the Northern line at Tooting Bec and Streatham rail, a settled community, and very low council tax, at below-prime-Wandsworth prices.
First-time buyers
People wanting a way into a sought-after Wandsworth district, flats and maisonette conversions (often around £400,000 to £550,000), with the lowest council tax in England and Tooting Common on the doorstep.
Furzedown is known locally for Tooting Bec Lido. Tooting Bec Lido on Tooting Common, the largest freshwater swimming pool in England, a historic, much-loved outdoor pool a short walk from Furzedown.
Practical detail for Furzedown: the SW17 (bordering SW16) postcode district, no station of its own; Tooting Bec & Tooting Broadway (Northern line, Zone 3) and Streatham & Streatham Common (Southern/Thameslink) close by and nearest A and E is St George's Hospital, Tooting (very close), verify with NHS.
Furzedown at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Penwortham Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Furzedown Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Sellincourt Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Graveney School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Ernest Bevin Academy | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Furzedown
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £75,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Furzedown
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Furzedown, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
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