SW19 1DA is a safe, established residential area on Downside Close, 0.5km from South Wimbledon in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW19 1DA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00017491 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNSIDE CLOSE, SW19 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSIDE CLOSE, SW19 1DA.
200
42
£ 80,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW19 1DA has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW19 1DA. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW19 1DA has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Garfield Primary School
Singlegate Primary School
The Priory CofE School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Merton Abbey Primary School
Pelham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Clarendon Convenience Store0.9 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Merton News Box0.5 km
- Best One0.8 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal Standard0.5 km
- The Charles Holden0.5 km
- The Sultan Public House0.2 km
- The William Morris0.8 km
- Tunnel 2670.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- BINDAS EATERY0.9 km
- Assisted by Nature0.8 km
- Aya Lebanese Restaurant0.7 km
- Ban Yai0.8 km
- Belgian Brasserie0.8 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Aya 20.5 km
- BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.6 km
- Colliers Wood Tandoori0.7 km
- Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.7 km
- Express by Gourmet0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Antoinette Hotel0.7 km
- Wimbledon Bed and Breakfast0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wimbledon0.4 km
- Haydons Road0.7 km
- Wimbledon Station1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW191DA · Data under Open Government Licence