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.
PLOUGH LANE, SW17 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOUGH LANE, SW17 0BW.
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£ 81,200 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
The Priory CofE School
Garratt Park School
Broadwater Primary School
Garfield Primary School
Burntwood School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Corner Pin0.4 km
- The Leather Bottle0.8 km
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SW170BW · Data under Open Government Licence