Postcode Analysis Merton, London

SW19 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW19 1BF.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 80,400 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1BF 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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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SW19 1BF's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SW19 1BF is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Wimbledon, South in Merton. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW19 1BF 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 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00016977 (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 SW19 1BF. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.9%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

SW19 1BF has low crime rates — 41 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 offences106
Anti-social behaviour96
Public order43
Criminal damage and arson37
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Outstanding672 pupils0.3 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good454 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.8 km
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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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Park Academy

Good141 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Wibbas Down Inn0.8 km
  • Wimbledon (Trinity Road) Club Ltd0.5 km
  • South Wimbledon Club0.6 km
  • South London Irish Association0.8 km
  • The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Brazil Iberico1.0 km
  • Oxfam1.0 km
  • Aprils Baker0.7 km
  • Capital Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Euro Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Ahmed's0.3 km
  • Aya0.9 km
  • Bliss in the Park0.8 km
  • Franco Manca1.0 km
  • Harris Academy Wimbledon0.4 km
  • + 95 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Golden City Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Pizza Express0.7 km
  • Golden Place0.4 km
  • Momshad Best Tandoori and Curry0.4 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.0 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.4 km
  • Wimbledon Bed and Breakfast0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon1.1 km
  • Haydons Road1.1 km
  • Wimbledon Station1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • South Wimbledon Underground Station0.1 km
  • South Wimbledon Underground Station0.1 km