Postcode Analysis Merton, London

TAUNTON AVENUE, SW20 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAUNTON AVENUE, SW20 0BH.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 80,900 /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: SW20 0BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SW20 0BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £827k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £827k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 35.9% year-on-year.

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

SW20 0BH is a sought-after residential area on Taunton Avenue, 0.5km from Cottenham Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Raynes Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW20, SW20 0BH offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £827k, down 35.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00017438 (shared with 4 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 SW20 0BH. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.0%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 785,000

12 sales · Mean £ 801,271

Flat

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

Crime around SW20 0BH 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.

Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour64
Shoplifting39
Burglary18
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils0.3 km
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils0.6 km
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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils0.6 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good334 pupils0.9 km
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils1.2 km
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Burlington Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding475 pupils1.3 km
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Burlington Junior School

Good478 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • The Savanna0.6 km
  • Seaforth Store0.8 km
  • Next0.5 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Raynes Park0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Prince Georges Club0.7 km
  • West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Cavern Public House0.3 km
  • Old Wimbledonians Association0.5 km
  • Raynes Park Tavern0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Babylon0.4 km
  • The Cinnamon Tree0.8 km
  • Jin Go Gae0.9 km
  • Italian Crust0.6 km
  • Mumbai Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.5 km
  • Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Raynes Kebab House0.4 km
  • Harris + Hoole0.7 km
  • Starbucks0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Raynes Park0.5 km
  • New Malden1.4 km
  • Motspur Park1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Raynes Park Rail Station0.5 km