Postcode Analysis Merton, London

MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DH.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 80,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1DH 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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1/10
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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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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SW19 1DH is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SW19 1DH is a mixed residential area on Merton High Street, 0.3km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00016990 (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 1DH. 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

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian13.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 450,000

3 sales · Mean £ 444,166

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

Crime around SW19 1DH is moderate at 73 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 behaviour120
Shoplifting89
Other theft60
Vehicle crime37

school Local Schools

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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.3 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 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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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.6 km
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Haslemere Primary School

Good403 pupils1.0 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Thai Town Colloers Wood0.8 km
  • Amal Lebanese Mezze0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Fish Inn0.7 km
  • Istanbul Meze Mangal0.2 km
  • + 71 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Brasileiro0.7 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • TK MAXX0.5 km
  • Weezy Fulfilment Centre0.8 km
  • Wimbledon Food & Wine0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.1 km
  • FIRE ON(PIZZERIA.BURGERS.SHAKES)0.6 km
  • Mazar Take Away0.6 km
  • New Wonder1.0 km
  • Fresh Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Prince Of Wales1.0 km
  • Royal Standard0.4 km
  • The Charles Holden0.3 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.3 km
  • The William Morris0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon0.8 km
  • Haydons Road1.1 km
  • Tooting1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Colliers Wood Underground Station0.4 km
  • Colliers Wood Underground Station0.4 km