Acre Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 2AL is located in the Colliers Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acre Road, London, SW19 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 2AN, SW19 2AJ, SW19 2AW, SW19 2AG, SW19 2AQ, SW19 2AP, SW17 0DG, SW19 2AR, SW19 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW19 2AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 52.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 2AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 58.5% | 61.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 24.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 48.7% | 62.9% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 26.6% | -13.6% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 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 2AL this area, 5.4% 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 66.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.5% | 66.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 32.5% |
| Other | 14% | 2% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 72.3% | 77.5% | 5.2% | 81.4% | -3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 64.3% | 69.2% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 2.2% | -8.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 69.2% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 21.6% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 4.4% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 3.1% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 1.8% | -12.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acre Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Colliers Wood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Acre Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £442,455 | 2025-03-28 | £439,424 |
| 37 Acre Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-03-13 | £695,205 |
| 9 Acre Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-03-28 | £387,180 |
| 47 Acre Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-05-14 | £236,174 |
| 3 Acre Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-03-17 | £625,882 |
SW19 2AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellincourt Infant School Sellincourt Road , Tooting SW17 9SA | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sellincourt Primary School Sellincourt Road , Tooting SW17 9SA | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Singlegate Primary School South Gardens , Colliers Wood SW19 2NT | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School 3 - 19 Hanover Road , SW19 1EB | - not rated | 755 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 5,359 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 | 1,427 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 3,039 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 | 3,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,121 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 | 3,294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon Hospital School 5th Floor Lanesborough Wing , Blackshaw Road SW17 0QT | - not rated | 411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rechere's Academy 163-165 Tooting High Street , Tooting SW17 0SY | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 538 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock School 120 Broadwater Road , SW17 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 975 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit Rogers Road , SW17 0EA | - not rated | 975 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 187 yd | |
| Amal Lebanese Mezze | Ground Floor Shop, 42 High Street Collier's Wood | 215 yd | |
| Picanha Steak House | 219 Tooting High Street, London | 285 yd | |
| NATAS Café bar Limited | 217 Tooting High Street, London | 289 yd | |
| Canedo | 41 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Bar & Grill | 196 Tooting High Street, London | 273 yd | |
| The Little Taperia | 143 Tooting High Street, London | 530 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard, 180 High Street Collier's Wood | 582 yd | |
| The Charles Holden | 198 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 647 yd | |
| Graveney And Meadow | 40 Mitcham Road, London | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Wood Tandoori | 29 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 264 yd | |
| Sam's Kebab | 82 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 329 yd | |
| Suvai Aruvi | 96 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 373 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 168 Tooting High Street, London | 393 yd | |
| Traditional Fish Bar | 28 Christchurch Road, Colliers Wood | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 164-178 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 582 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 71-77 Tooting High Street, London | 786 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 924 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 132 Mitcham Road, London | 938 yd | |
| Tesco | 129-133 Mitcham Road, London | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colliers Wood Community Centre 66-72 66-72 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD | 301 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (London Tooting) 185-187 185-187 TOOTING HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| Browns For Health & Fitness (Closed) 127-129 127-129 High Street Colliers Wood | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Robert Lowe Sports Centre CRANMER TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 518 yd |
| Colliers Wood Recreation Ground NORTH GARDENS | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Tooting Leisure Centre GREAVES PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Yorky'S Gym CHARLMONT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| The Gym (London Tooting) CORNWALL COURT CORNWALL COURT GARRATT LANE | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,000 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.