Postcode Analysis Merton, London

HOTHAM ROAD, SW19 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOTHAM ROAD, SW19 1BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

307

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 80,400 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1BS 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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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW19 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £688k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

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

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

SW19 1BS is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £688k, up 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00017007 (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 1BS. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.9%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 530,000

10 sales · Mean £ 533,400

Terraced

£ 740,000

11 sales · Mean £ 710,909

Semi-Detached

£ 668,000

1 sales · Mean £ 668,000

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

Crime around SW19 1BS is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour120
Violence and sexual offences111
Shoplifting41
Other theft39
Public order38

school Local Schools

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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Outstanding672 pupils0.4 km
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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.6 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 pupils0.7 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.9 km
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The Priory CofE School

Good217 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • Clarendon Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • G S Minimarket0.8 km
  • Merton News Box0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Royal Standard0.6 km
  • The Charles Holden0.6 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.2 km
  • The William Morris0.5 km
  • Tunnel 2670.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • BINDAS EATERY0.5 km
  • Abundance Cafe0.7 km
  • Assisted by Nature0.5 km
  • Aya Lebanese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Ban Yai0.5 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Aya 20.3 km
  • BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.6 km
  • Colliers Wood Tandoori0.9 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
  • Express by Gourmet0.3 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon0.8 km
  • Haydons Road1.0 km
  • Wimbledon Station1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • South Wimbledon Underground Station0.4 km
  • South Wimbledon Underground Station0.5 km