SW19 1BL is a mixed residential area on Grove Road, 0.4km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £651k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00016974 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, SW19 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, SW19 1BL.
325
37
£ 80,400 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW19 1BL 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
SW19 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £651k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £651k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW19 1BL. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 632,500
13 sales · Mean £ 676,730
Semi-Detached
£ 717,000
2 sales · Mean £ 717,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW19 1BL is moderate at 62 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
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Merton Abbey Primary School
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Garfield Primary School
Singlegate Primary School
Pelham Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
The Priory CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Boots Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Clarendon Convenience Store0.7 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- G S Minimarket1.0 km
- Merton News Box0.2 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal Standard0.4 km
- The Charles Holden0.4 km
- The Sultan Public House0.2 km
- The William Morris0.4 km
- Tunnel 2670.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- BINDAS EATERY0.5 km
- Abundance Cafe0.9 km
- Assisted by Nature0.4 km
- Aya Lebanese Restaurant0.6 km
- Ban Yai0.4 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Aya 20.2 km
- BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.5 km
- Colliers Wood Tandoori0.8 km
- Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- Express by Gourmet0.2 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Antoinette Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wimbledon0.7 km
- Haydons Road1.0 km
- Wimbledon Station1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Colliers Wood Underground Station0.4 km
- Colliers Wood Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW191BL · Data under Open Government Licence