What are the HMO licence requirements in Wandsworth?

Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.

Does Wandsworth have additional or selective licensing?

Wandsworth is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.

How do I apply for an HMO licence in Wandsworth?

Applications are made directly to Wandsworth, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.

London Borough Council

HMO Licensing in Wandsworth

713 licensed HMOs

£1,200 typical fee

MandatoryAdditionalSelective

Browse all 713 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Wandsworth London Borough Council in London. Typical licence cost: £1,200.

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Wandsworth

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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Wandsworth?

Wandsworth London Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Wandsworth currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.

713 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,200.

Analysis of the imported register shows median occupancy of 6.0 people and typical building height of 3.0 storeys across licensed properties in Wandsworth.

Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.

Source: Housing Act 2004 and Wandsworth London Borough Council HMO licensing pages.

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Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 7 Nov 2024

Licensed HMO Statistics

Metric	Value	Context
Registered HMOs	713	Imported register
Latest licence issued	Nov 2024	Most recent issue date in register
Mandatory licence cost	£1,200	Council fee
Mandatory licence length	5 years	From issue
Median units	5.0	Typical units
Median occupants	6.0	Typical occupancy
Median storeys	3.0	Typical building height
Largest recorded HMO	82	Max units
Tallest recorded HMO	6	Max storeys

Typical all-in cost: £1,799 (£599 + £1,200 council).

Licence schemes

Scheme	Description	This council
Mandatory	5+ people, 2+ households	Required by law
Additional	Smaller HMOs (e.g. 3–4 people)	No
Selective	All private rentals in an area	No

Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.

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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Wandsworth?

Search licensed properties in Wandsworth from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Nov 2024. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register

Fields published by the council (9 of 14)

AddressPostcodeLicence noMax unitsMax occupantsStoreysIssue dateExpiry dateLicencee name

Property search

713 licensed HMOs in the register

Address	Postcode	Licence No	Expiry	Units
1 Crowthorne Close, London	SW18 5RX	WK/202228166	12 Mar 2028	5
1 Culmstock Road, London	SW11 6LZ	WK/202303610	1 Jun 2028	5
1 Foundry Place, Twilley Street, London	SW18 4NL	WK/202449794	7 Nov 2024	0
1 Gaskarth Road, London	SW12 9NN	WK/202295800	15 Dec 2020	7
1 Harberson Road, London	SW12 9QW	WK/202288170	14 May 2028	6
1 Letchworth Street, London	SW17 8SX	WK/202399319	11 Mar 2024	6
1 Moreton Villas, Knoll Road, London	SW18 2DF	WK/202221068	21 Sep 2027	5
1 Penrith Street, London	SW16 6DW	WK/202387853	18 Oct 2028	4
1 Pickets Street, London	SW12 8QB	WK/202296021	15 Mar 2023	6
1 Pringle Gardens, London	SW16 1SH	WK/202291721	2 Mar 2028	5
1 Radcliffe Path, London	SW8 3AX	WK/202399258	16 Dec 2023	5
1 Rostella Road, London	SW17 0HY	WK/202215758	21 Jun 2027	5
1 Skelbrook Street, London	SW18 4EY	WK/202179598	5 Jan 2025	6
1 Stormont Road, London	SW11 5EQ	WK/202179648	11 Aug 2025	6
1 Undine Street, London	SW17 8PP	WK/202215441	15 Sep 2026	3
10 Almeric Road, London	SW11 1HL	WK/202189328	15 Mar 2027	5
10 Florian Road, London	SW15 2NL	WK/202295946	2 Aug 2022	5
10 Fountain Road, London	SW17 0HQ	WK/202295993	14 Aug 2028	6
10 Graveney Road, London	SW17 0EQ	WK/202399317	9 May 2029	5
10 Limburg Road, London	SW11 1HB	WK/202179599	19 Mar 2025	6

Showing 1–50 of 713

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Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Wandsworth

What are the HMO licence requirements in Wandsworth?: Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
Does Wandsworth have additional or selective licensing?: Wandsworth is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
Where can I search licensed HMOs in Wandsworth?: Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
How do I apply for an HMO licence in Wandsworth?: Applications are made directly to Wandsworth, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.

How do I contact Wandsworth about HMO licensing?

Office address

Wandsworth

The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London, Greater London, SW18 2PU

London, England

Licensing enquiries

planning@wandsworth.gov.uk

020 8871 6000

Council online

Wandsworth website

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