Kingston Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 1LA 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 Kingston Road, London, SW19 1LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 1JN, SW19 1LX, SW19 3AY, SW19 3AZ, SW19 3AX, SW19 1PH, SW19 1TF, SW19 1PN, SW19 1TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW19 1LA has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 48.3% | 47% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 53% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW19 1LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40% | 35.2% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 52.1% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 61.1% | 56.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 32.9% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 1LA this area, 8.5% 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 65.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 65.4% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 31.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.8% | 77.1% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 73.3% | 67.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 10.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 67.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 20.3% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 1% | -16.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingston Road was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingston Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Abbey and the 80th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92A Kingston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-06-14 | £406,432 |
| 84 Kingston Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-03 | £140,851 |
| 84B Kingston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-26 | £290,338 |
| 90 Kingston Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,000 | 2020-12-02 | £4,097 |
| 90A Kingston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2019-07-19 | £228,273 |
SW19 1LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SW19 1LA 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 5,001 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 | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 4out of 4 | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Abbey Primary School High Path , Merton SW19 2JY | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Park Primary School Church Lane , Merton Park SW19 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Community 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 | 893 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon School of Art Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QA | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 the Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 1,760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abundance Cafe | 78 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 26 yd | |
| La Bottega Del Pane | 171 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 311 yd | |
| Dicky Birds Nursery | 71 Pelham Road, Wimbledon | 311 yd | |
| Little Vietnam | 1 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 319 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 2 Morden Road, South Wimbledon | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 131 Merton High Street | 406 yd | |
| South London Irish Association | 140 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon | 471 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 2 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon | 485 yd | |
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 518 yd | |
| New Wimbledon Theatre | 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 88 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 14 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese Takeaway | 112 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 105 yd | |
| Hi Bangkok Thai Cuisine | 132 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 241 yd | |
| Fresh Fish and Kebab | 189 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 360 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 242 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7-11 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 293 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Morden Road, South Wimbledon | 327 yd | |
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 430 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 552 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Old Town Hall, The Broadway | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Recreation Ground Morden Road | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Nursery Road Playing Fields Nursery Road Merton | grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Wilton Tennis Club WILTON GROVE | tennis courts | 710 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 796 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Wimbledon) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Parish Hall Of St Mary The Virgin THE PARISH OFFICE THE PARISH OFFICE CHURCH PATH | 850 yd | |
| Old Rutlishians Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND POPLAR ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Dundonald Recreation Ground Dundonald Road | grass pitches | 889 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 | 94.4% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.