Postcode Analysis Merton, London

COWPER ROAD, SW19 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWPER ROAD, SW19 1AB.

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Population

236

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 80,400 /yr

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Employed

74%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1AB 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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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SW19 1AB's 54% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

SW19 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Cowper Road, 0.4km from Wimbledon, South in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

The people who live in SW19 1AB are typical of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00017484 (shared with 5 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 SW19 1AB. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.4%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

74%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 756,570

12 sales · Mean £ 733,040

Flat

£ 312,000

1 sales · Mean £ 312,000

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

SW19 1AB has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour61
Vehicle crime29
Other theft22
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.1 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.4 km
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The Priory CofE School

Good217 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.6 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Outstanding672 pupils0.9 km
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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Wimbledon (Trinity Road) Club Ltd0.8 km
  • The Manor Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Royal Standard0.7 km
  • The Charles Holden0.7 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Ahmed's0.6 km
  • Bliss in the Park0.9 km
  • Harris Academy Wimbledon0.9 km
  • La Farina0.1 km
  • Merton Mencap Cafe0.8 km
  • + 81 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Brasileiro0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • St George's Student Union Shop0.9 km
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Lemonade & Lovely Snack0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
  • Fresh Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Traditional Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Golden Place0.6 km
  • Momshad Best Tandoori and Curry0.6 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.7 km
  • Wimbledon Bed and Breakfast0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon0.4 km
  • Haydons Road0.5 km
  • Wimbledon Station1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Haydons Road Rail Station0.4 km