Area Analysis Merton, London

SW19 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SW19 postcode area.

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Population

81,496

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 66,129 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 38, SW19 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £729k. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.

home £729,152 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW19 is a postcode district in Merton, London, covering 1638 active and 1159 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SW19 (25%) is characterised by a vibrant, diverse urban neighbourhood — arts venues, independent shops, renters, alongside a highly educated, professional area — tech, finance, research workers (14%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SW19 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SW19 are around £729k, down 15.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SW19 at 236 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 38 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 SW19 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.1%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4503
Anti-social behaviour4036
Shoplifting2341
Other theft1718
Vehicle crime1532

school Local Schools

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Greenmead School

Outstanding65 pupils
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Southmead Primary School

Good376 pupils
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Ronald Ross Primary School

Outstanding238 pupils
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Albemarle Primary School

Outstanding422 pupils
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Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School

Outstanding227 pupils
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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils
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Dundonald Primary School

Good462 pupils
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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel
  • Home From Home Guest House
  • The Justin James Hotel & Lu-Ma Cafe
  • The Wimbledon Hotel
  • Wimbledon Bed and Breakfast
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

38 nearby
  • Rose & Crown
  • Wimbledon Bridge Club
  • Wimbledon Park Golf Club
  • Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd
  • Hand & Racquet
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

234 nearby
  • BINDAS EATERY
  • Cafe Mori
  • Pho
  • Pizza and Pasta
  • Pizza Euforia
  • + 229 more
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Retailers - Other

121 nearby
  • Greggs PLC
  • Kishan News
  • The Savanna
  • Provenance Village Butcher
  • Aldi
  • + 116 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Aya 2
  • BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs
  • Caffe Nero
  • Chango
  • Colliers Wood Tandoori
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Tesco
  • W M Morrisons Supermarket Limited
  • Co-op
  • Co-Op
  • Marks & Spencer
  • + 16 more