SW19 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Merton High Street, 0.3km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW19 1DF 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00016984 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DF.
369
34
£ 80,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW19 1DF 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 1DF — age 34, 27% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW19 1DF. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW19 1DF is moderate at 51 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
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Merton Abbey Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Garfield Primary School
Singlegate Primary School
Pelham Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Wimbledon (Trinity Road) Club Ltd0.8 km
- Royal Standard0.6 km
- The Charles Holden0.6 km
- The Sultan Public House0.3 km
- The William Morris0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Ahmed's0.6 km
- Harris Academy Wimbledon0.3 km
- Kricket0.4 km
- La Farina0.6 km
- Merton Mencap Cafe0.9 km
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Golden City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Aya 20.3 km
- BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.7 km
- Colliers Wood Tandoori1.0 km
- Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.7 km
- Clarendon Convenience Store0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- G S Minimarket0.7 km
- Merton News Box0.3 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Antoinette Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wimbledon0.9 km
- Haydons Road1.1 km
- Wimbledon Station1.5 km
Bus Stops
- South Wimbledon Underground Station0.4 km
- South Wimbledon Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW191DF · Data under Open Government Licence