Postcode Analysis Merton, London

BATTLE CLOSE, SW19 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTLE CLOSE, SW19 1AL.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 71,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SW19 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SW19 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Battle Close, 0.5km from Wimbledon, South in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW19 1AL is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £526k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00017478 (shared with 4 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 1AL. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.0%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
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

£ 526,250

2 sales · Mean £ 526,250

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

SW19 1AL has low crime rates — 30 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 offences87
Anti-social behaviour75
Vehicle crime30
Other theft22
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.1 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.3 km
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The Priory CofE School

Good217 pupils0.6 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Clarendon Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Merton News Box0.6 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Lemonade & Lovely Snack0.3 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Royal Standard0.5 km
  • The Charles Holden0.6 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.3 km
  • The William Morris0.9 km
  • Tunnel 2670.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • BINDAS EATERY1.0 km
  • Assisted by Nature0.9 km
  • Aya Lebanese Restaurant0.8 km
  • Ban Yai0.9 km
  • Belgian Brasserie0.9 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Aya 20.6 km
  • BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.6 km
  • Colliers Wood Tandoori0.7 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.8 km
  • Express by Gourmet0.6 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.8 km
  • Wimbledon Bed and Breakfast0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon0.3 km
  • Haydons Road0.6 km
  • Wimbledon Station1.5 km