Postcode Analysis Merton, London

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

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

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Population

369

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 80,400 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW19 1DF 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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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW19 1DF — age 34, 27% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SW19 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Merton High Street, 0.3km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW19 1DF offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00016984 (shared with 11 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 1DF. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.1%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.8%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around SW19 1DF is moderate at 51 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 offences108
Anti-social behaviour101
Other theft41
Shoplifting41
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Outstanding672 pupils0.3 km
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Merton Abbey Primary School

Good221 pupils0.3 km
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All Saints' CofE Primary School

Good321 pupils0.4 km
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Garfield Primary School

Good308 pupils0.7 km
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Singlegate Primary School

Outstanding660 pupils0.8 km
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Pelham Primary School

Good401 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Outstanding423 pupils0.9 km
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Park Academy

Good141 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Wimbledon (Trinity Road) Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Royal Standard0.6 km
  • The Charles Holden0.6 km
  • The Sultan Public House0.3 km
  • The William Morris0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Ahmed's0.6 km
  • Harris Academy Wimbledon0.3 km
  • Kricket0.4 km
  • La Farina0.6 km
  • Merton Mencap Cafe0.9 km
  • + 78 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Golden City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Aya 20.3 km
  • BFC Fried Chicken & Kebabs0.7 km
  • Colliers Wood Tandoori1.0 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Boots Uk Ltd0.7 km
  • Clarendon Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • G S Minimarket0.7 km
  • Merton News Box0.3 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Antoinette Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wimbledon0.9 km
  • Haydons Road1.1 km
  • Wimbledon Station1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • South Wimbledon Underground Station0.4 km
  • South Wimbledon Underground Station0.4 km