Postcode Analysis Merton, London

COTTENHAM PARK ROAD, SW20 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTENHAM PARK ROAD, SW20 0DR.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 80,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW20 0DR 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW20 0DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.8M, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £2,837,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW20 0DR is a sought-after residential area on Cottenham Park Road, 0.3km from Copse Hill in Merton. Administratively it sits within Raynes Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW20, SW20 0DR offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.8M. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00017416 (shared with 8 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 0DR. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,837,500

2 sales · Mean £ 2,837,500

Flat

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

Semi-Detached

£ 1,840,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,840,000

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

SW20 0DR has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs10
Other theft8
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils0.3 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils0.9 km
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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils1.0 km
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Wimbledon College

Good1249 pupils1.1 km
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Honest Fine Food0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • The Savanna0.8 km
  • Raynes Park Express0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Westside Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
  • Wimbledon Rugby Club0.7 km
  • Prince Georges Club1.0 km
  • The Crooked Billet0.9 km
  • West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Kapak Restaurant0.6 km
  • Mora Meza Bar0.8 km
  • The BGR0.7 km
  • The Olive0.7 km
  • Babylon0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.7 km
  • Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • Raynes Kebab House0.7 km
  • Deluxe Pizza0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Raynes Park0.6 km
  • Ararat House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Raynes Park0.8 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.6 km
  • New Malden1.9 km