SW19 1BY is a mixed residential area on Abbey Parade, 0.2km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW19 1BY offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £319k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00016984 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBEY PARADE, SW19 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY PARADE, SW19 1BY.
369
34
£ 80,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW19 1BY 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SW19 1BY — age 34, 27% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW19 1BY. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 319,000
4 sales · Mean £ 317,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW19 1BY is moderate at 64 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Merton Abbey Primary School
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Singlegate Primary School
Garfield Primary School
Pelham Primary School
Haslemere Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Wimbledon (Trinity Road) Club Ltd1.0 km
- Royal Standard0.5 km
- The Charles Holden0.4 km
- The Sultan Public House0.3 km
- The William Morris0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
80 nearby- Ahmed's0.7 km
- Harris Academy Wimbledon0.4 km
- Kricket0.4 km
- La Farina0.6 km
- Merton Mencap Cafe1.0 km
- + 75 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Golden City Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Aya 20.2 km
- BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.5 km
- Colliers Wood Tandoori0.8 km
- Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Clarendon Convenience Store0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- G S Minimarket0.9 km
- Merton News Box0.2 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Antoinette Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wimbledon0.9 km
- Haydons Road1.1 km
- Wimbledon Station1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Colliers Wood Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW191BY · Data under Open Government Licence