Area Analysis Merton, London

SW20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SW20 postcode area.

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Population

30,095

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 66,550 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
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10/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SW20's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £669k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £669k. Property prices are trending down 19.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW20 is a postcode district in Merton, London, covering 549 active and 386 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SW20 (22%) is characterised by a vibrant, diverse urban neighbourhood — arts venues, independent shops, renters, alongside a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy (20%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SW20 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SW20 are around £669k, down 19.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SW20 at 146 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SW20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.5%
Asian / British Asian15.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1114
Anti-social behaviour1019
Vehicle crime378
Shoplifting373
Other theft327

school Local Schools

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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils
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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils
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Rutlish School

Outstanding1434 pupils
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Veggieberg
  • Sheena News
  • Shell
  • Barkers Chemists
  • Lloyds Chemist
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ararat House
  • Travelodge Raynes Park
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Colliers Wood United Football Club
  • Prince Georges Club
  • Raynes Park Tavern
  • Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club
  • The Cavern Public House
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Caterlink Melbury College
  • Martin Way Methodist Church
  • Orchard Childcare Limited
  • Babylon
  • Costa (NEXT)
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Co-Op
  • Co-Op
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs
  • Greggs, Esso Petrol Station
  • Costa Coffee
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)
  • Crystal Chinese
  • + 6 more