SW19 1DH is a mixed residential area on Merton High Street, 0.3km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00016990 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1DH.
215
42
£ 80,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW19 1DH 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 1DH is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW19 1DH. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 444,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW19 1DH 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Singlegate Primary School
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Merton Abbey Primary School
Garfield Primary School
Haslemere Primary School
Pelham Primary School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Thai Town Colloers Wood0.8 km
- Amal Lebanese Mezze0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Fish Inn0.7 km
- Istanbul Meze Mangal0.2 km
- + 71 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Brasileiro0.7 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- TK MAXX0.5 km
- Weezy Fulfilment Centre0.8 km
- Wimbledon Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Sushi Gourmet0.1 km
- FIRE ON(PIZZERIA.BURGERS.SHAKES)0.6 km
- Mazar Take Away0.6 km
- New Wonder1.0 km
- Fresh Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Antoinette Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Prince Of Wales1.0 km
- Royal Standard0.4 km
- The Charles Holden0.3 km
- The Sultan Public House0.3 km
- The William Morris0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wimbledon0.8 km
- Haydons Road1.1 km
- Tooting1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Colliers Wood Underground Station0.4 km
- Colliers Wood Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW191DH · Data under Open Government Licence