Postcode Analysis Merton, London

PLOUGH LANE, SW17 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOUGH LANE, SW17 0BW.

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Population

123

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 81,200 /yr

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Employed

82%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW17 0BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW17 0BW is a young, economically active community — 82% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

SW17 0BW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Plough Lane, 0.3km from Tooting in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wimbledon Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For families considering a move, SW17 0BW represents a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW17 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00184337 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW17 0BW. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.3%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

82%Active
FT: 68%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW17 0BW is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences113
Anti-social behaviour90
Shoplifting58
Vehicle crime35
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit

Good262 pupils0.6 km
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The Priory CofE School

Good217 pupils0.7 km
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Garratt Park School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Broadwater Primary School

Requires Improvement206 pupils0.9 km
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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.9 km
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Burntwood School

Good1711 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • TM Convenience Stores0.7 km
  • Wimbledon Newsagents0.4 km
  • SPM Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Wimbldeon Food & Grocery0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Corner Pin0.4 km
  • The Leather Bottle0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Haydons Cafe0.5 km
  • Pizza and Pasta0.5 km
  • Umi Sushi0.5 km
  • Down South0.6 km
  • Hindu Society0.4 km
  • + 39 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • McChina Takeaway0.5 km
  • China Palace London1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Mexican Fresh/Dragon Wok0.8 km
  • China Dragon0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.1 km
  • Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wimbledon Bed and Breakfast0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Haydons Road0.5 km
  • Wimbledon0.8 km
  • Earlsfield1.4 km