Postcode Analysis Merton, London

PERTH CLOSE, SW20 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERTH CLOSE, SW20 0AJ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 80,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW20 0AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW20 0AJ — age 42, 77% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £376k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 27.3% year-on-year.

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

SW20 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Perth Close, 0.8km from Cottenham Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Raynes Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW20, SW20 0AJ offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, up 27.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00017433 (shared with 4 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 SW20 0AJ. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.8%
Asian / British Asian19.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 385,000

13 sales · Mean £ 381,150

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

2 sales · Mean £ 380,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SW20 0AJ has low crime rates — 10 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils0.9 km
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils0.9 km
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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils1.1 km
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Coombe Girls' School

Outstanding1531 pupils1.1 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good334 pupils1.1 km
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Burlington Junior School

Good478 pupils1.2 km
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Burlington Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding475 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Bar Malden1.0 km
  • Old Wimbledonians Association0.3 km
  • Malden Wanderers Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
  • The Glasshouse New Malden0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Fee-ka0.9 km
  • Greggs, Esso Petrol Station0.8 km
  • Deluxe Pizza0.8 km
  • Mii Asian Kitchen1.0 km
  • Ohaio0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Alreem Lebanese Cuisine0.9 km
  • Da Mimmo0.5 km
  • Hatay Restaurant0.9 km
  • Parma Medics0.2 km
  • Target Cafe0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Mike's News1.0 km
  • Sushi Daily0.9 km
  • Coombe Stores / Simply Fresh0.5 km
  • Tony's0.5 km
  • Coombe Express0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Waitrose0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Malden1.0 km
  • Raynes Park1.2 km
  • Motspur Park1.7 km