SW20 0BU 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00184377 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW20 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW20 0BU.
453
32
£ 63,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW20 0BU 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 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 20% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW20 0BU. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW20 0BU is moderate at 50 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
West Wimbledon Primary School
Hollymount School
Raynes Park High School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
St John Fisher RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Costcutter0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- The Savanna0.4 km
- Barkers Chemists0.2 km
- Mike's News0.2 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Raynes Park0.2 km
- Ararat House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Prince Georges Club0.6 km
- West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.3 km
- Old Wimbledonians Association0.6 km
- Raynes Park Tavern0.3 km
- The Cavern Public House0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Babylon0.2 km
- Dundonald Church0.9 km
- The Cinnamon Tree0.6 km
- Fennies Nursery0.4 km
- Gaya0.2 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.4 km
- Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Deluxe Pizza0.1 km
- Harris + Hoole0.9 km
- Raynes Kebab House0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Raynes Park0.3 km
- Wimbledon Chase1.4 km
- Motspur Park1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Raynes Park Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW200BU · Data under Open Government Licence