Postcode Analysis Merton, London

CARDIGAN ROAD, SW19 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDIGAN ROAD, SW19 1AP.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 80,400 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1AP 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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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW19 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £476k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.5% year-on-year.

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

SW19 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Cardigan Road, 0.3km from Wimbledon, South in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW19 1AP offers 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k, down 10.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00017494 (shared with 7 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 1AP. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.4%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 476,500

2 sales · Mean £ 476,500

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

SW19 1AP has low crime rates — 28 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour66
Vehicle crime29
Other theft25
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.6 km
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The Priory CofE School

Good217 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Outstanding672 pupils0.8 km
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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils0.8 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Merton News Box0.6 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Lemonade & Lovely Snack0.3 km
  • Twoj Market Polish Deli Limited0.7 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Royal Standard0.7 km
  • The Charles Holden0.7 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.3 km
  • The William Morris0.9 km
  • Tunnel 2670.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • BINDAS EATERY0.9 km
  • Abundance Cafe0.9 km
  • Al Forno Restaurant1.0 km
  • Assisted by Nature0.9 km
  • Aya Lebanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Aya 20.6 km
  • BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.8 km
  • Colliers Wood Tandoori0.9 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
  • Express by Gourmet0.6 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.5 km
  • Wimbledon Bed and Breakfast0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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