Postcode Analysis Merton, London

MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DD.

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Population

505

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 71,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1DD 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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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW19 1DD is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

SW19 1DD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Merton High Street, 0.2km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Colliers Wood ward and the Mitcham and Morden constituency.

SW19 1DD is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00166835 (shared with 30 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 1DD. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.4%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 3%
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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)

Crime around SW19 1DD is moderate at 73 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 offences126
Anti-social behaviour121
Shoplifting98
Other theft62
Vehicle crime33

school Local Schools

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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.5 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Outstanding672 pupils0.5 km
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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils0.5 km
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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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Haslemere Primary School

Good403 pupils0.8 km
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Liberty Primary

Good416 pupils1.1 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • The Togetherness Centre1.0 km
  • Ahmed's0.9 km
  • Harris Academy Wimbledon0.5 km
  • Kricket0.4 km
  • La Farina0.8 km
  • + 69 more
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Brasileiro0.8 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • TK MAXX0.3 km
  • Weezy Fulfilment Centre0.8 km
  • Wimbledon Food & Wine0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Sushi Gourmet0.0 km
  • Aya 20.1 km
  • BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.4 km
  • Colliers Wood Tandoori0.8 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Royal Standard0.4 km
  • The Charles Holden0.4 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.5 km
  • The William Morris0.2 km
  • The Prince Of Wales1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon0.9 km
  • Haydons Road1.3 km
  • Tooting1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Colliers Wood Underground Station0.4 km
  • Colliers Wood Underground Station0.5 km