Postcode Analysis Merton, London

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

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

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Population

287

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 80,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW20 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW20 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 48% 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. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.

home £899,375 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

Day-to-day life in SW20 0DS has the character of members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £899k, up 12.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00017415 (shared with 9 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 0DS. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.2%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 948,750

2 sales · Mean £ 948,750

Terraced

£ 737,500

4 sales · Mean £ 672,775

Flat

£ 885,000

3 sales · Mean £ 855,000

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

SW20 0DS 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour14
Burglary8
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils0.4 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils0.6 km
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils1.0 km
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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils1.0 km
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Wimbledon College

Good1249 pupils1.2 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 Food0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • The Savanna0.9 km
  • Raynes Park Express0.9 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Westside Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • Wimbledon Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Crooked Billet1.0 km
  • West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Cavern Public House0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Kapak Restaurant0.6 km
  • Mora Meza Bar0.9 km
  • The BGR0.8 km
  • The Olive0.8 km
  • Babylon0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.7 km
  • Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Raynes Kebab House0.7 km
  • Greggs, Esso Petrol Station1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Raynes Park0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Raynes Park0.8 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.7 km
  • New Malden1.8 km