Summerstown is in London and in Merton district. SW17 0BH is located in the Wandle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summerstown, London, SW17 0BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 0UJ, SW17 0UH, SW17 0BQ, SW17 0DQ, SW17 0DA, SW17 0UF, SW17 0DH, SW17 0NP, SW17 0BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW17 0BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.8% | 51.2% | -7.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 41.2% | 48.8% | 7.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW17 0BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.8% | 73.3% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 35.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 19% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -25.2% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 4.3% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (95%) 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 | 47.3% | 66.9% | 19.6% | 48.4% | 18.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 28.1% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 4.1% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SW17 0BH this area, 8.6% 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 8.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 0.9% | -13.4% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 7.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 6% | -5.7% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 68.1% | 31.1% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.7% | 0% | -10.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 46.9% | 71.4% | 24.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 56.9% 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 | 72.8% | 56.9% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 16.3% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72% | 58.3% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 16.7% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 9.2% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 4.2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Summerstown was 203.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 181.3% higher than the Wandle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summerstown has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Wandle and the 38th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76A Summerstown, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £49,200,000 | 2018-02-14 | £51,281,128 |
| 76 Summerstown, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,125,000 | 2018-01-15 | £10,440,048 |
| 76 Summerstown, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,000,000 | 2018-01-15 | £7,217,811 |
| 76 Summerstown, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £9,000,000 | 2018-01-15 | £9,280,043 |
SW17 0BH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SW17 0BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 5,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre 157-159 Battersea Church Rd , Battersea SW11 3ND | 4out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit Smallwood Road , Tooting SW17 0TW | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Infant School Broadwater Road , Tooting SW17 0DZ | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Primary School Broadwater Road , Tooting SW17 0DZ | - not rated | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 5,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 878 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin Academy Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,822 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headstart Montessori School St Mary's Church Hall, 46 Wimbledon Road , SW17 0UQ | - not rated | 170 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadway School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | - not rated | 737 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dragon Hospital School 5th Floor Lanesborough Wing , Blackshaw Road SW17 0QT | - not rated | 816 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Football Club - Matchday and Bar | AFC Wimbledon, Plough Lane | 37 yd | |
| By The Horns Plough Lane | AFC Wimbledon, Plough Lane | 37 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1A, Plough Lane Retail Park | 163 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Plough Lane Retail Park, Plough Lane | 163 yd | |
| Hindu Society | 662-664 Garratt Lane, London | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Pin | 10 Summerstown, London | 233 yd | |
| The Leather Bottle | 538 Garratt Lane, London | 685 yd | |
| The Woodman Hotel | 222 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenitos Piri Piri | 11 Wimbledon Road, London | 226 yd | |
| Wimbledon Kitchen | 660 Garratt Lane, London | 250 yd | |
| McChina Takeaway | 343-345 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 717 yd | |
| Mexican Fresh/Dragon Wok | Unit 23, 55-59 Weir Road | 731 yd | |
| China Dragon | 838 Garratt Lane, London | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F | 9 Summerstown, London | 200 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Plough Lane Retail Park | 269 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Georges Grove, London | 715 yd | |
| Co-op | 298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christophers Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) Plough Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 93 yd |
| Aboyne Community Clubroom ABOYNE COMMUNITY CENTRE CLUBROOM ABOYNE COMMUNITY CENTRE CLUBROOM DEESIDE ROAD | 480 yd | |
| Garratt Park MASKELL ROAD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Garratt Green ABOYNE ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Garratt Park School WALDRON ROAD | 708 yd | |
| The Gym (London Tooting) CORNWALL COURT CORNWALL COURT GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Burntwood School BURNTWOOD LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Tooting Leisure Centre GREAVES PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Bounce Gym WOODMAN WORKS WOODMAN WORKS DURNSFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Robert Lowe Sports Centre CRANMER TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 948 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.