Postcode Analysis Merton, London

COOMBE LANE, SW20 0BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

453

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 63,500 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW20 0BW 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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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW20 0BW — age 32, 20% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £480k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.

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

SW20 0BW 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, down 7.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00184377 (shared with 29 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 0BW. 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

White / British64.8%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 390,000

19 sales · Mean £ 436,947

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

SW20 0BW has low crime rates — 49 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 offences91
Anti-social behaviour71
Shoplifting46
Other theft25
Burglary22

school Local Schools

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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils0.4 km
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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils0.8 km
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils0.9 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good334 pupils1.1 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km
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St John Fisher RC Primary School

Good436 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • La Moda London1.0 km
  • Southey Bowling Club0.9 km
  • The Cookaway Ltd0.3 km
  • Babylon0.1 km
  • Dundonald Church0.8 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Harris + Hoole0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.3 km
  • Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • Starbucks0.2 km
  • Raynes Kebab House0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • The Savanna0.3 km
  • Honest Fine Food0.2 km
  • Sheena News0.8 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Raynes Park0.1 km
  • Ararat House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Prince Georges Club0.5 km
  • West Wimbledon Bowling Club0.3 km
  • The Cavern Public House0.1 km
  • Old Wimbledonians Association0.7 km
  • Raynes Park Tavern0.2 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Raynes Park0.2 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.4 km
  • Motspur Park1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Raynes Park Rail Station0.2 km