Links Road is in London and in Merton district. SW17 9EF is located in the Graveney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Links Road, London, SW17 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW17 9EG, SW17 9JW, CR4 2BA, SW17 9EE, SW17 9EH, SW17 9EJ, CR4 2BE, SW17 9ET, SW17 9JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW17 9EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 53.5% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 54.3% | 46.5% | -7.8% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 9EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 36.1% | 48.1% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 40.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 54.8% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 27.6% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 15.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 14.3% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 51.7% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 16.8% | 3.4% | -13.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 17.4% | 10.2% | -7.2% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 16.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 11.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.3% | 7.4% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 33.8% | 49.6% | 15.8% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 55% 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 | 44% | 55% | 11.0% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 4.6% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.3% | 19.5% | -7.8% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42% | 54.8% | 12.8% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 30% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 3.9% | -10.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 5.3% | -21.7% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Links Road was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Graveney average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Links Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Graveney and the 247th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Links Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,667 | 2024-12-18 | £879,023 |
| 57 Links Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-05-20 | £603,852 |
| 75 Links Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £779,200 | 2022-08-12 | £817,191 |
| 71 Links Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-01-05 | £623,860 |
| 85 Links Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2021-06-01 | £836,598 |
SW17 9EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 5,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Links Primary School Frinton Road , SW17 9EH | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furzedown Primary School Beclands Road , Tooting SW17 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sellincourt Primary School Sellincourt Road , Tooting SW17 9SA | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tooting Primary School Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Franciscan Primary School 221 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,866 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,915 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kido Tooting | St Barnabas Church Hall, Thirsk Road | 226 yd | |
| Tharshini's Takeaway | 307 Mitcham Road, Tooting | 296 yd | |
| Chicken Buzz | 295-297 Mitcham Road, Tooting | 300 yd | |
| Samrat Tandoori Restaurant | 309 Mitcham Road, Tooting | 300 yd | |
| Olive 3 Pizza | 282 Mitcham Road, London | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gorringe Park | Gorringe Park Hotel, 29 London Road | 337 yd | |
| Tooting Progressive Working | 227 Mitcham Road, London | 411 yd | |
| The Ramble Inn | 223 Mitcham Road, London | 423 yd | |
| Purkins Wine Bar | 174 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 495 yd | |
| Goldfinch | 145 Mitcham Road, London | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXCE'S | 1E Seely Road, Tooting | 267 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 105 Seely Road, Tooting | 267 yd | |
| Yhaal House | 1 London Road, Tooting | 304 yd | |
| Pizza Hot 4 You | 282 Mitcham Road, London | 332 yd | |
| Chandni Chaat House | 43 London Road, Tooting | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 14 London Road, Tooting | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | 50-56 London Road, Tooting | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | 189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham | 573 yd | |
| Eelam Enterprise | 164B Mitcham Road, London | 643 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Graveney School FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE FURZEDOWN EDUCATIONAL SITE WELHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Furzedown Recreation Centre CHILLERTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Furze Down Recreation Ground Ramsdale Road | tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Figges Marsh LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Tamworth Recreation Ground TAMWORTH FARM RECREATION GROUND TAMWORTH FARM RECREATION GROUND LONDON ROAD | tennis courts | 795 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 851 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.