Nelson Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 1HS 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 Nelson Road, London, SW19 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 1HT, SW19 1HP, SW19 1HY, SW19 1HR, SW19 1JA, SW19 1EZ, SW19 1JE, SW19 1HN, SW19 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 1HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.9% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.1% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 1HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 44.4% | 44.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 60.4% | 65.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 27.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 SW19 1HS this area, 4.1% 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 76.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 4.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.8% | 76.8% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 43.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 82.9% | 81.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 61.5% | 72.3% | 10.8% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 4.4% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 5.1% | -6.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 6.2% | 3% | -3.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 72.5% | 11.8% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 15.3% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 4.7% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 2.7% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nelson Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Abbey and the 296th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2025-01-17 | £806,491 |
| 31 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-04-08 | £638,629 |
| 39 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £768,000 | 2021-09-15 | £848,276 |
| 37 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2020-07-02 | £992,478 |
| 41 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-04-14 | £938,971 |
SW19 1HS 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 4,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,734 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 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School 3 - 19 Hanover Road , SW19 1EB | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Abbey Primary School High Path , Merton SW19 2JY | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 4out of 4 | 750 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 | 648 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 2,459 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 | 5,135 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 | 4,237 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 | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon School of Art Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QA | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Acorn School Morden Cottage , Morden Hall Park SM4 5JD | - not rated | 1,963 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonjour Brioche | 88 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 174 yd | |
| Local Cheese Cave | 86 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 176 yd | |
| X O Chocolate | 87 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 185 yd | |
| The Garden Shed | Pub, The Garden Shed, 143-145 Haydons Road | 193 yd | |
| Adcheya Restaurant | 164 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 313 yd | |
| The Nelson Arms | 15 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 323 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 131 Merton High Street | 360 yd | |
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 455 yd | |
| The William Morris | 20 Watermill Way, Colliers Wood | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 108 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 312 yd | |
| Momshad Indian Take Away | 100 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 318 yd | |
| Fresh Fish and Kebab | 189 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 326 yd | |
| Mazar Take Away | 234 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 332 yd | |
| Dallas Chicken And Ribs | 240 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 252 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 312 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Morden Road, South Wimbledon | 399 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-11 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 411 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | (Main Store), 1 Merton High Street | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 128 yd | |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Abbey Recreation Ground Morden Road | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Nuffield Health Merton Abbey Fitness & Wellbeing Gym NONSUCH HOUSE NONSUCH HOUSE CHAPTER WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| Browns For Health & Fitness (Closed) 127-129 127-129 High Street Colliers Wood | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Nursery Road Playing Fields Nursery Road Merton | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| Colliers Wood Community Centre 66-72 66-72 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD | 1,030 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 | 82 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.