Latimer Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 1EW is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Latimer Road, London, SW19 1EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 8RX, SW19 1EP, SW19 1UF, SW19 1ET, SW19 1ER, SW19 1EU, SW19 1EN, SW19 1ES, SW19 1FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 1EW 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 | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 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 area around SW19 1EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 50.8% | 57.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 28.8% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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%) 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 | 58.8% | 66.9% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 18.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 22.1% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -11.5% |
| Fair health | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1EW this area, 2.7% 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 77.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.1% | 77.5% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 43.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.2% | 82.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 66.1% | 68.6% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 67.8% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 16.5% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 3.1% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 3.4% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Latimer Road was 82.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Latimer Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Abbey and the 205th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Latimer Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-06-20 | £504,768 |
| 55A Latimer Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-03-17 | £513,802 |
| 57A Latimer Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2023-07-24 | £293,745 |
| 63 Latimer Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-12-08 | £494,283 |
| 55 Latimer Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,100 | 2022-01-17 | £2,047 |
SW19 1EW 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 | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community 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 | 1,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,060 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 | 4,391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face Youth Therapeutic School John Innes Youth Centre , 61 Kingston Road SW19 1JN | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori Nursery 58 Queens Road , SW19 8LR | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon House School 1b-1c Dorset Road , Merton Park SW19 3EY | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Home School Dundonald Congregational Church , Fairlawn Road SW19 3QR | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed's | 136 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 144 yd | |
| Vibes of Hyderabad Limited | 115A Merton Road, Wimbledon | 149 yd | |
| Sushi Essence | 115A Merton Road, Wimbledon | 149 yd | |
| Latitude | 138 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 150 yd | |
| Bliss Coffee and Preserve General Store | 264 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 213 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 131 Merton High Street | 564 yd | |
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 577 yd | |
| The Nelson Arms | 15 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 672 yd | |
| New Wimbledon Theatre | 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 131 yd | |
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 108 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 389 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 164 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 448 yd | |
| Fresh Fish and Kebab | 189 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 450 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 242 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 379 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 389 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-11 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Morden Road, South Wimbledon | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 40 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 447 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wimbledon) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 933 yd |
| Abbey Recreation Ground Morden Road | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.