SW20 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Coombe Lane, 0.4km from Cottenham Park in Merton. Administratively it sits within Raynes Park ward and the Wimbledon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £364k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00184377 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COOMBE LANE, SW20 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOMBE LANE, SW20 0BS.
453
32
£ 63,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW20 0BS 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW20 0BS — age 32, 20% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £364k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW20 0BS. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 385,000
6 sales · Mean £ 408,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW20 0BS is moderate at 53 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
West Wimbledon Primary School
Hollymount School
Raynes Park High School
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Joseph Hood Primary School
St John Fisher RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- La Moda London0.9 km
- Southey Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Cookaway Ltd0.3 km
- Babylon0.1 km
- Dundonald Church0.9 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Harris + Hoole0.9 km
- Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.3 km
- Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.4 km
- Starbucks0.2 km
- Raynes Kebab House0.2 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Costcutter0.2 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- The Savanna0.4 km
- Honest Fine Food0.3 km
- Sheena News0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Raynes Park0.2 km
- Ararat House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Prince Georges Club0.5 km
- West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Cavern Public House0.1 km
- Old Wimbledonians Association0.6 km
- Raynes Park Tavern0.3 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Raynes Park0.3 km
- Wimbledon Chase1.4 km
- Motspur Park1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Raynes Park Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW200BS · Data under Open Government Licence