Postcode Analysis Merton, London

DURHAM ROAD, SW20 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DURHAM ROAD, SW20 0DG.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 80,900 /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 0DG 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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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SW20 0DG's 51% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 17.7% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £674k, up 17.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SW20 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00017419 (shared with 5 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 0DG. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 600,000

11 sales · Mean £ 589,409

Terraced

£ 802,500

2 sales · Mean £ 802,500

Semi-Detached

£ 1,165,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,165,000

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

SW20 0DG has low crime rates — 16 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour33
Drugs9
Vehicle crime9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Hollymount School

Good447 pupils0.1 km
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Good1390 pupils0.7 km
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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West Wimbledon Primary School

Good341 pupils1.0 km
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Wimbledon College

Good1249 pupils1.0 km
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Raynes Park High School

Good1130 pupils1.3 km
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Wimbledon Chase Primary School

Outstanding693 pupils1.4 km
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Joseph Hood Primary School

Good389 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hand In Hand0.9 km
  • The Cavern Public House0.5 km
  • Old Wimbledonians Association0.8 km
  • Raynes Park Tavern0.5 km
  • Westside Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Raynes Park Express0.7 km
  • Trident Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Barkers Chemists0.5 km
  • Mike's News0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Italian Crust0.7 km
  • Mumbai Kitchen0.5 km
  • Sai Restaurant0.5 km
  • Taste of Cochin0.7 km
  • The Cheese Geek0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Raynes Kebab House0.5 km
  • Deluxe Pizza0.6 km
  • Starbucks0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee (Sainsburys)0.5 km
  • Whistle Stop Fish and Chips0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ararat House0.8 km
  • Travelodge Raynes Park0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Raynes Park0.6 km
  • Wimbledon Chase1.4 km
  • New Malden2.0 km