Postcode Analysis Merton, London

MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1AY.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 80,400 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1AY 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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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SW19 1AY is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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

SW19 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Merton High Street, 0.5km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW19 1AY 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00016986 (shared with 6 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 1AY. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 55%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 243,333

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

SW19 1AY has low crime rates — 44 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour81
Public order42
Criminal damage and arson38
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Outstanding672 pupils0.3 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.5 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils0.6 km
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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good454 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.8 km
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Park Academy

Good141 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Wibbas Down Inn1.0 km
  • Wimbledon (Trinity Road) Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Royal Standard0.8 km
  • The Charles Holden0.8 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Ahmed's0.4 km
  • Bliss in the Park0.9 km
  • Harris Academy Wimbledon0.3 km
  • Kricket0.4 km
  • La Farina0.6 km
  • + 86 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Golden City Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Pizza Express0.9 km
  • Aya 20.5 km
  • BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.8 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.2 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • G S Minimarket0.7 km
  • Merton News Box0.5 km
  • Shell Western Road0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon1.0 km
  • Haydons Road1.1 km
  • Wimbledon Station1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • South Wimbledon Underground Station0.2 km
  • South Wimbledon Underground Station0.2 km