Tennyson Avenue is in New Malden and in Merton district. KT3 6LZ is located in the West Barnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tennyson Avenue, New Malden, KT3 6LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT3 6LT, KT3 6LY, KT3 6NA, KT3 6JD, KT3 6LU, KT3 6JE, KT3 6LA, KT3 6JA, KT3 6LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT3 6LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of KT3 6LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 29.1% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 58.9% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 53.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around KT3 6LZ this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 6.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 52.2% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 76.2% | 81% | 4.8% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 68.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 11% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 68.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 23.2% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 2.2% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 0% | -16.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Avenue was 13.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Tennyson Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 40th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Tennyson Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £632,000 | 2026-02-20 | £632,000 |
| 72 Tennyson Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £698,000 | 2024-10-31 | £694,578 |
| 55 Tennyson Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-08-19 | £730,642 |
| 70 Tennyson Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-01-03 | £635,699 |
| 61 Tennyson Avenue, New Malden, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-12-04 | £622,063 |
KT3 6LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT3 6LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 4,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 5,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher RC Primary School Grand Drive , SW20 9NA | - not rated | 571 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Primary School Grand Drive , SW20 9NA | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Burlington Road , KT3 4ND | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey First School West Barnes Lane , KT3 4PN | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School Green Lane , KT4 8AS | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 4,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom House School Blossom House School , Station Road KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 458 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rich Point | 363 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 400 yd | |
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre | 170 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 458 yd | |
| Legend Kebab | 338 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 461 yd | |
| Rajah | 324 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 461 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 218-220 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings College School Sports Ground | Kingsway, New Malden | 197 yd | |
| Old Blues RFC | The Old Blues Rfc, Arthur Road | 268 yd | |
| Old Tenisonians Sports Club | Archbishop Tenison's School Sports Ground, Arthur Road | 268 yd | |
| KCS Old Boys RFC | School Sports Club House, Archbishop Tenisons School Sports Ground | 268 yd | |
| Earl Beatty | 365 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecklee Grill | 355 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 400 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 346 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 461 yd | |
| China World | 322 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 461 yd | |
| Blossom and Brew | 328 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 461 yd | |
| Harris + Hoole | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Warehouse & Tesco.Com, 300 Beverley Way | 861 yd | |
| Co-Op | 300 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S College School Sports Ground KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Archbishop Tenison'S School Sports Ground ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Old Blues Rugby Football Club ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| St Catherine'S Football Ground GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields Marina Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Raynes Park High School BUSHEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 956 yd |
| Raynes Park Vale Fc OFFICES OFFICES GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Coombe Boys School College Gardens | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
| Fulham Football Club Training Ground TRAINING GROUND TRAINING GROUND MOTSPUR PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,083 yd |
| The Old Royal & Sun Alliance Sports Ground Westway Close | grass pitches | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.