Postcode Analysis Merton, London

DURHAM ROAD, SW20 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, SW20 0DF.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 80,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW20 0DF 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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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SW20 0DF's 51% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.

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

SW20 0DF is a sought-after residential area on Durham Road, 0.2km from Cottenham Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Raynes Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

The people who live in SW20 0DF are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £787k, down 17.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00017419 (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 SW20 0DF. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 653,500

8 sales · Mean £ 638,625

Terraced

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

Detached

£ 1,310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,310,000

Semi-Detached

£ 1,237,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,237,500

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

SW20 0DF has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour43
Violence and sexual offences43
Other theft12
Vehicle crime11
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils0.1 km
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils0.9 km
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Wimbledon College

Good1249 pupils1.1 km
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils1.2 km
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Wimbledon Chase Primary School

Outstanding693 pupils1.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good334 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Coombe Stores / Simply Fresh1.0 km
  • Tony's1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Coombe Express0.6 km
  • Shell0.5 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ararat House0.8 km
  • Travelodge Raynes Park0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Raynes Park Tavern0.5 km
  • Old Wimbledonians Association0.7 km
  • Hand In Hand1.0 km
  • Westside Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
  • Wimbledon Rugby Club0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Kings Cafe0.8 km
  • Lime & Thyme0.5 km
  • Matheous Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Philippa's Fine Foods0.8 km
  • Raw Bistro0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Deluxe Pizza0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.5 km
  • Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.7 km
  • Raynes Kebab House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Raynes Park0.6 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.4 km
  • New Malden1.9 km