SW20 0AX is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Cottenham Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Raynes Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW20 0AX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00184377 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW20 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW20 0AX.
453
32
£ 63,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW20 0AX 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
SW20 0AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 20% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 SW20 0AX. The average age is 32.5. 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)
SW20 0AX has low crime rates — 45 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
Hollymount School
West Wimbledon Primary School
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Raynes Park High School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
Wimbledon College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Raynes Park Express0.3 km
- Trident Pharmacy0.2 km
- Barkers Chemists0.0 km
- Mike's News0.2 km
- Sushi Daily0.1 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Cavern Public House0.1 km
- Old Wimbledonians Association0.7 km
- Prince Georges Club0.4 km
- West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.3 km
- Raynes Park Tavern0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Italian Crust0.3 km
- Mumbai Kitchen0.2 km
- Sai Restaurant0.3 km
- Taste of Cochin0.3 km
- The Cheese Geek0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op0.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Raynes Kebab House0.1 km
- Deluxe Pizza0.2 km
- Harris + Hoole1.0 km
- Starbucks0.2 km
- Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Raynes Park0.0 km
- Ararat House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Raynes Park0.2 km
- Wimbledon Chase1.3 km
- Motspur Park1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Raynes Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW200AX · Data under Open Government Licence