Southey Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 1PN 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 Southey Road, London, SW19 1PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 1PH, SW19 1NS, SW19 1TD, SW19 1TE, SW19 1TF, SW19 1NR, SW19 1PP, SW19 1JN, SW19 1TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW19 1PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 44.5% | 49.7% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 55.5% | 50.3% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 1PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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% | 55.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 32.1% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (90%) 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 | 57.1% | 64.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 25.4% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 1PN this area, 7.1% 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 64.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.3% | 64.9% | -9.4% | 33.8% | 31.1% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 77% | 65.8% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 43.2% 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 | 50.8% | 43.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| European Union | 17.3% | 28.4% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 22.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 15.8% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.7% 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 | 49.7% | 43.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.1% | 21.7% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 21.2% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 18.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 10.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 3.2% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 76.7% | -23.5% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 7.4% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 12.1% | 1.5% | 10.6% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southey Road was 74.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southey Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Abbey and the 230th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bickley Court, 18 Southey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-02-28 | £408,540 |
| 11 Bickley Court, 18 Southey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2015-10-09 | £382,695 |
| 8 Bickley Court, 18 Southey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2013-04-26 | £497,947 |
| 2 Bickley Court, 18 Southey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2011-12-16 | £505,500 |
| 11 Bickley Court, 18 Southey Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2009-10-09 | £296,807 |
SW19 1PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,891 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 | 71 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 4out of 4 | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Abbey Primary School High Path , Merton SW19 2JY | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 867 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 | 927 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 1,858 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 | 4,781 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 | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon School of Art Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QA | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 the Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 141 yd | |
| Dicky Birds Nursery | 71 Pelham Road, Wimbledon | 185 yd | |
| Little Vietnam | 1 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 304 yd | |
| 201 Asian Kitchen | 201 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 320 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 2 Morden Road, South Wimbledon | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 385 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 131 Merton High Street | 404 yd | |
| South London Irish Association | 140 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon | 448 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 2 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon | 449 yd | |
| New Wimbledon Theatre | 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 88 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 139 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese Takeaway | 112 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 176 yd | |
| Hi Bangkok Thai Cuisine | 132 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 306 yd | |
| Fresh Fish and Kebab | 189 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 316 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 242 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 7-11 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 280 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Morden Road, South Wimbledon | 323 yd | |
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 367 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 439 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Old Town Hall, The Broadway | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Abbey Recreation Ground Morden Road | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Nursery Road Playing Fields Nursery Road Merton | grass pitches, tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wimbledon) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 734 yd | |
| Wilton Tennis Club WILTON GROVE | tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Dundonald Recreation Ground Dundonald Road | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Parish Hall Of St Mary The Virgin THE PARISH OFFICE THE PARISH OFFICE CHURCH PATH | 965 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.