Postcode Analysis Merton, London

COOMBE LANE, SW20 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOMBE LANE, SW20 0BA.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW20 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW20 0BA — age 37, 44% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £658k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 171.1% year-on-year.

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

SW20 0BA is a sought-after residential area on Coombe Lane, 0.3km from Cottenham Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Raynes Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

Day-to-day life in SW20 0BA has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £658k, up 171.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00017432 (shared with 7 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 0BA. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 380,000

9 sales · Mean £ 389,833

Semi-Detached

£ 1,605,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,605,000

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

SW20 0BA has low crime rates — 43 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour64
Shoplifting45
Burglary22
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils0.4 km
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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils0.5 km
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good334 pupils1.1 km
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Wimbledon College

Good1249 pupils1.4 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • The Savanna0.4 km
  • Barkers Chemists0.2 km
  • Mike's News0.2 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Raynes Park0.2 km
  • Ararat House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Prince Georges Club0.6 km
  • West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Old Wimbledonians Association0.6 km
  • Raynes Park Tavern0.3 km
  • The Cavern Public House0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Babylon0.2 km
  • Dundonald Church0.9 km
  • The Cinnamon Tree0.6 km
  • Fennies Nursery0.3 km
  • Gaya0.1 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.3 km
  • Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.4 km
  • Deluxe Pizza0.1 km
  • Harris + Hoole1.0 km
  • Raynes Kebab House0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Raynes Park0.3 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.4 km
  • New Malden1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Raynes Park Rail Station0.3 km