Flats to Rent or Houses For Sale in Roehampton London & SW15

Shielded by the massive Richmond Park from the East, Roehampton is sleepy, peaceful and utterly lovely, and relatively undeveloped - which of course, in a cosmic irony, make it wonderfully desirable.

Great houses and excellent local (very local) facilities are the watchword of Roehampton's most rural parts. This part of Roehampton is a place of little roads and lanes leading from the western end of Richmond Park, of lovely countrified pubs and restaurants on tiny parades of shops. Greenery dominates, even in close proximity to town. Even the area's 'shabby chic' Alton Estate, once a bit of a downturn area and being regenerated at the moment, is a design classic. The most urbanized places in Roehampton - around the Lower Richmond Road and towards the estate - are lined with good Victorian terraces as well as conversions and ex-council flats which are the area's best value.

In terms of property Roehampton is well provided with excellent flats (some on the Alton Estate itself) as well as very nice Victorian houses, some in terraces and some detached. It's a very popular place for young, affluent families drawn by the many good schools and greenery, a relaxing, friendly and happy area to live.

Roehampton is in the Borough of Wandsworth which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
For specific information on this borough, or to contact individual departments please click here to visit their website.

Borough of Wandsworth website: Borough of Wandsworth

In General:
The London boroughs are administrative centres responsible for collecting local taxes (Council Tax and Business Rates) and then spending the funds received on local services. They are run by Borough Councils who are elected by borough residents on a four year cycle. The totals that they spend will depend on the rates of tax that they levy plus funds allocated from central government and other sources.

While many of the services (schools, roads, planning, rubbish collection and social services) are standard, levels of provision will vary according to the overall political will as expressed by the voters.

Your tax liability (as a resident) will be based on the council tax band of your home. These bands are set by Valuation Officers and there is scope for appeal. The rate bands are then used to determine the amounts of tax levied. So, while the bands will remain largely constant the levels of tax can go up and, in theory, down.

You may claim discounts or exemptions based on your circumstances. For example, as the only adult in a property you can get a 25% reduction on your bill. Other reductions are available for qualifying second adults and Council Tax Benefit claimants.

There is more information available at the HM Customs & Excise website.

Borough of Wandsworth Council Tax