SW19 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Merton High Street, 0.4km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW19 1AZ 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 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k. 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00016986 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1AZ.
282
34
£ 80,400 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW19 1AZ 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
High employment, young population. SW19 1AZ combines 69% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW19 1AZ. The average age is 34.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 305,000
5 sales · Mean £ 317,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW19 1AZ has low crime rates — 47 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
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Pelham Primary School
Garfield Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Singlegate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Wimbledon (Trinity Road) Club Ltd0.7 km
- Royal Standard0.8 km
- The Charles Holden0.7 km
- The Sultan Public House0.4 km
- The William Morris0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Ahmed's0.5 km
- Bliss in the Park1.0 km
- Harris Academy Wimbledon0.3 km
- Kricket0.4 km
- La Farina0.6 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Golden City Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Pizza Express0.9 km
- Aya 20.5 km
- BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.8 km
- Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.2 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.8 km
- G S Minimarket0.7 km
- Merton News Box0.5 km
- Shell Western Road0.9 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Antoinette Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wimbledon1.0 km
- Haydons Road1.1 km
- Wimbledon Station1.4 km
Bus Stops
- South Wimbledon Underground Station0.2 km
- South Wimbledon Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW191AZ · Data under Open Government Licence