Postcode Analysis Merton, London

GROVE ROAD, SW19 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, SW19 1BJ.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 80,400 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1BJ 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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3/10
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3/10
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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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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SW19 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £596k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £596k. Property prices are trending up 85.9% year-on-year.

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

SW19 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Grove Road, 0.4km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For families considering a move, SW19 1BJ represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £596k, up 85.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00016974 (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 1BJ. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 54%
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

Terraced

£ 600,000

9 sales · Mean £ 614,111

Semi-Detached

£ 675,000

4 sales · Mean £ 662,487

Flat

£ 360,000

3 sales · Mean £ 359,000

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

Crime around SW19 1BJ is moderate at 61 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 offences143
Anti-social behaviour132
Other theft56
Shoplifting56
Vehicle crime38

school Local Schools

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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.2 km
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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Outstanding672 pupils0.5 km
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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.9 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils0.9 km
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The Priory CofE School

Good217 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • Clarendon Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • G S Minimarket1.0 km
  • Merton News Box0.2 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Royal Standard0.5 km
  • The Charles Holden0.4 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.1 km
  • The William Morris0.5 km
  • Tunnel 2670.7 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • BINDAS EATERY0.6 km
  • Abundance Cafe0.9 km
  • Assisted by Nature0.5 km
  • Aya Lebanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Ban Yai0.5 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Aya 20.2 km
  • BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.5 km
  • Colliers Wood Tandoori0.8 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
  • Express by Gourmet0.2 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon0.7 km
  • Haydons Road1.0 km
  • Wimbledon Station1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Colliers Wood Underground Station0.5 km