School Catchments and House Prices in Roehampton
In the Roehampton area, 4 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Roehampton area, 4 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
Why catchment sets the price in Roehampton
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £850,000 and a detached home averages £1,275,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Roehampton area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Roehampton.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
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 Roehampton numbers
The schools families ask about here are Heathmere Primary School, Roehampton Church (Forest) Primary School, Granard Primary School and Ark Putney Academy. 4 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: Roehampton to Barnes station takes about 10 to 15 min by bus.
By price, Roehampton ranks 65 of the 320 London locations we cover, at £850,000 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 Roehampton scores for different buyers
Roehampton is a green but very mixed district wrapped around Richmond Park & the commons.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Roehampton property and area guide.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating. That removes the sharpest premium and widens your search across London.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★☆☆ | Richmond Park, Putney Heath and the commons on the doorstep, Good local schools (Heathmere, Roehampton Church Forest and Granard are Good primaries; Ark Putney Academy is Good) and low council tax appeal to families, but the lack of a station and the very mixed housing are real considerations. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | Ex-council and purpose-built flats, particularly around the Alton Estate, are among the more affordable ways into the borough (often around £300,000 to £450,000), and Wandsworth's council tax is the lowest in England, strong value, if you are happy relying on buses. |
| Property developers & investors | ★★★★☆ | Affordable flats, strong rental demand from the University of Roehampton and good access to the parks support investor and buy-to-let interest, though ex-council and new-build leases need careful checks, and values vary sharply by street. |
| Professionals | ★★★☆☆ | Green space, the university and some prime enclaves appeal, and central London is reachable by bus and connecting train, but the absence of a station of its own makes the commute slower than most of the borough. |
| Commuters | ★★☆☆☆ | The honest weak point: Roehampton has no railway or Underground station of its own, so you rely on buses to Barnes, Putney or East Putney, workable for many, but a genuine drawback if a short walk to a train matters. |
First-time buyers & investors
People wanting value, ex-council and purpose-built flats among the more affordable in the borough (often around £300,000 to £450,000), strong rental demand from the University of Roehampton, and the lowest council tax in England, who are happy relying on buses.
Families & green-space lovers
People wanting Richmond Park, Putney Heath and the commons on the doorstep, with Good local schools (Heathmere, Roehampton Church Forest, Granard and Ark Putney Academy), weighing the green space against the lack of a station.
University staff & buyers of prime park-side homes
People connected to the University of Roehampton, and buyers wanting a leafy, prime house near Richmond Park and the commons who don't mind relying on buses and the car.
Roehampton is known locally for The Alton Estate, and Richmond Park. The Alton Estate, whose Grade II listed Alton West blocks (completed around 1959) are internationally celebrated, Le Corbusier-influenced modernist architecture set in parkland, one of Roehampton's defining landmarks.
Practical detail for Roehampton: the SW15 postcode district, none in Roehampton, buses to Barnes, Putney & East Putney (a genuine downside) and nearest A and E is St George's (Tooting) or Kingston; Queen Mary's Roehampton has an urgent treatment centre, verify with NHS.
Roehampton at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Heathmere Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Roehampton Church (Forest) Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Granard Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Ark Putney 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 Roehampton
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
- £85,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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