Postcode Analysis Merton, London

LACOCK CLOSE, SW19 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LACOCK CLOSE, SW19 1BG.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 80,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1BG 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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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in SW19 1BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SW19 1BG is a safe, established residential area on Lacock Close, 0.4km from Wimbledon, South in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW19 1BG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00017488 (shared with 5 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 1BG. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.0%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean10.0%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

SW19 1BG has low crime rates — 29 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour71
Vehicle crime30
Other theft26
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.2 km
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The Priory CofE School

Good217 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.7 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Outstanding672 pupils0.8 km
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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd1.0 km
  • Clarendon Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Merton News Box0.5 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Royal Standard0.6 km
  • The Charles Holden0.6 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.2 km
  • The William Morris0.8 km
  • Tunnel 2670.6 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

87 nearby
  • BINDAS EATERY0.9 km
  • Abundance Cafe1.0 km
  • Assisted by Nature0.8 km
  • Aya Lebanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Ban Yai0.8 km
  • + 82 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Aya 20.5 km
  • BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.7 km
  • Colliers Wood Tandoori0.8 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.7 km
  • Express by Gourmet0.5 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.6 km
  • Wimbledon Bed and Breakfast0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon0.5 km
  • Haydons Road0.6 km
  • Wimbledon Station1.4 km