Orton Place is in London and in Merton district. SW19 1EF is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orton Place, London, SW19 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 1EG, SW19 1EY, SW19 1JD, SW19 1JE, SW19 1EU, SW19 1EX, SW19 1EH, SW19 1JA, SW19 1SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW19 1EF is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 45.9% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 54.1% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 SW19 1EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 53.2% | 56.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 31.4% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 59.8% | 55.1% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 37.1% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 SW19 1EF this area, 7.5% 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 70.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.9% | 70.1% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 36.3% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.5% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 74% | 69.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 49.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 22.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 6.3% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52% | 48.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 21% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 18.2% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 15.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 8.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 3.6% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orton Place was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orton Place has the 50th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Abbey and the 265th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Orton Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,009,420 | 2023-06-02 | £1,039,794 |
| 2 Orton Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2017-09-22 | £953,979 |
| 2 Orton Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2009-05-22 | £1,356,415 |
| 1 Orton Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2005-02-21 | £931,285 |
| 3 Orton Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2004-12-23 | £921,667 |
| Full-Time Employee | 185 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Primary School Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Abbey Primary School High Path , Merton SW19 2JY | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 788 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 5,254 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 | 4,462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon School of Art Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QA | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Acorn School Morden Cottage , Morden Hall Park SM4 5JD | - not rated | 2,028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ssam Ssam | 149 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 92 yd | |
| Local Cheese Cave | 86 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 123 yd | |
| Latitude | 138 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 129 yd | |
| Ahmed's | 136 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 136 yd | |
| Bonjour Brioche | 88 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 240 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 131 Merton High Street | 336 yd | |
| The Nelson Arms | 15 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 504 yd | |
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 531 yd | |
| New Wimbledon Theatre | 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 176 yd | |
| Fresh Fish and Kebab | 189 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 225 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 242 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 279 yd | |
| Mazar Take Away | 234 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 292 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken And Ribs | 240 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 151 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-11 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 312 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Morden Road, South Wimbledon | 325 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 447 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 352 yd | |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Abbey Recreation Ground Morden Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Nursery Road Playing Fields Nursery Road Merton | grass pitches, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wimbledon) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 yd |
| Nuffield Health Merton Abbey Fitness & Wellbeing Gym NONSUCH HOUSE NONSUCH HOUSE CHAPTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,041 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.