SW19 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Merton High Street, 0.5km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW19 1AX offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SW19 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00016987 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1AX.
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£ 80,400 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW19 1AX 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SW19 1AX's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW19 1AX. The average age is 31.8. 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)
SW19 1AX has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
Merton Abbey Primary School
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Pelham Primary School
All Saints' CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Garfield Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Wibbas Down Inn0.9 km
- Wimbledon (Trinity Road) Club Ltd0.6 km
- South Wimbledon Club0.7 km
- South London Irish Association0.9 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Ahmed's0.4 km
- Aya1.0 km
- Bliss in the Park0.9 km
- Harris Academy Wimbledon0.3 km
- Kricket0.5 km
- + 92 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Golden City Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Express0.8 km
- Golden Place0.4 km
- Momshad Best Tandoori and Curry0.3 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Aprils Baker0.6 km
- Capital Food & Wine0.9 km
- Euro Off Licence0.4 km
- L Westlake Newsagents0.1 km
- Pavalam Food & Wine0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Antoinette Hotel0.5 km
- Wimbledon Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wimbledon1.1 km
- Haydons Road1.1 km
- Wimbledon Station1.3 km
Bus Stops
- South Wimbledon Underground Station0.1 km
- South Wimbledon Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW191AX · Data under Open Government Licence