Kipling Drive is in London and in Merton district. SW19 1TW is located in the Wandle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kipling Drive, London, SW19 1TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 1TN, SW19 1TR, SW19 1TG, SW19 1TL, SW19 1TJ, SW19 1UP, SW19 1TS, SW19 1TQ, SW19 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 1TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.2% | 50.6% | 7.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 56.8% | 49.4% | -7.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 1TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.3% 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 | 63.3% | 55.3% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 37.6% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 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 (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 | 62.2% | 56% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 36.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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.
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 60.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.1% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.1% | 60.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 26.9% |
| Other | 12.7% | 5.1% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 4.8% | -4.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 65.6% | 63.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 44.2% 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 | 50.2% | 44.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -39.0% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 22.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 9.5% | 8.0% | 0.8% | 8.7% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 9.5% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.2% 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 | 47.1% | 44.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 21.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 13.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.1% | 13.5% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 11.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3.9% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kipling Drive was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.2% lower than the Colliers Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kipling Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Colliers Wood and the 96th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Kipling Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-07-19 | £396,569 |
| 48 Kipling Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-06-25 | £386,111 |
| 44 Kipling Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £364,000 | 2023-11-13 | £373,229 |
| 2 Kipling Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-08-25 | £372,580 |
| 42 Kipling Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-04-08 | £312,037 |
SW19 1TW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School 3 - 19 Hanover Road , SW19 1EB | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Singlegate Primary School South Gardens , Colliers Wood SW19 2NT | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit Smallwood Road , Tooting SW17 0TW | 2out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 922 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 | 1,305 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,274 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 | 3,720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 674 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Risalah Boys' School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al Risalah Secondary School 145 Upper Tooting Road , SW17 7TJ | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Town CollIers Wood | 34 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 414 yd | |
| Amal Lebanese Mezze | Ground Floor Shop, 42 High Street Collier's Wood | 417 yd | |
| Fish Inn | 43 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 463 yd | |
| Canedo | 41 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 464 yd | |
| Peabodys Coffee Ltd | St Georges Hospital, Blackshaw Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Bar & Grill | 196 Tooting High Street, London | 556 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard, 180 High Street Collier's Wood | 593 yd | |
| The Charles Holden | 198 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 648 yd | |
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 696 yd | |
| The Little Taperia | 143 Tooting High Street, London | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Kebab | 82 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 453 yd | |
| Colliers Wood Tandoori | 29 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 455 yd | |
| Suvai Aruvi | 96 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 474 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 168 Tooting High Street, London | 659 yd | |
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 108 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 164-178 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 591 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 669 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Plough Lane Retail Park | 851 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | (Main Store), 1 Merton High Street | 973 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 355 yd |
| Colliers Wood Community Centre 66-72 66-72 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD | 429 yd | |
| Browns For Health & Fitness (Closed) 127-129 127-129 High Street Colliers Wood | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Robert Lowe Sports Centre CRANMER TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 638 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Tooting) 185-187 185-187 TOOTING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Colliers Wood Recreation Ground NORTH GARDENS | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 861 yd | |
| Tooting Leisure Centre GREAVES PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 882 yd |
| The Gym (London Tooting) CORNWALL COURT CORNWALL COURT GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 984 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.