Church Lane is in London and in Merton district. SW19 3PB is located in the Merton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, London, SW19 3PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 3PD, SW19 3NZ, SW19 3HS, SW19 3HP, SW19 3NY, SW19 3HR, SW19 3EY, SW19 3AN, SW19 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 3PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 49.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 31.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 49.1% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 10.9% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 16% | 6.1% | -9.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 59.9% | 60.8% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 28.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 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 3PB this area, 9.6% 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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 10.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 59% | 59.4% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 88.9% | 83.3% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 78.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 78.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 77.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 14.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 2.1% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 27th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 67th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Church Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,342,500 | 2017-10-04 | £1,535,354 |
| 70 Church Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £832,000 | 2012-05-24 | £1,633,774 |
| Church House Church Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,495,000 | 2012-02-24 | £3,065,623 |
| 77 Church Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,494,500 | 2010-04-30 | £3,268,056 |
| 76 Church Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2006-09-18 | £2,411,025 |
SW19 3PB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3PB 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.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 4,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Park Primary School Church Lane , Merton Park SW19 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Community 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 | 5,238 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 | 576 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 the Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Bottega Del Pane | 171 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 367 yd | |
| Pizza Euforia | 10 Merton Park Parade, Kingston Road | 402 yd | |
| Restaurant 681 | 156 Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon | 501 yd | |
| Milk No Milk | 281 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 517 yd | |
| Abundance Cafe | 78 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Lawn Tennis Club | 28 Wilton Grove, Wimbledon | 280 yd | |
| The Leather Bottle | 277 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 452 yd | |
| South London Irish Association | 140 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon | 562 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | 2 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon | 604 yd | |
| Old Rutlishians Association | Poplar Road, Wimbledon | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle Jack's | 8 Merton Park Parade, Kingston Road | 399 yd | |
| Hi Bangkok Thai Cuisine | 132 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 403 yd | |
| The GC Kitchen | 148 Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon | 490 yd | |
| Golden City Chinese Takeaway | 112 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 523 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 88 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 276-288 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 794 yd | |
| Tesco | 367-373 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 835 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-11 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 871 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 Morden Road, South Wimbledon | 894 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Hall Of St Mary The Virgin THE PARISH OFFICE THE PARISH OFFICE CHURCH PATH | 288 yd | |
| Wilton Tennis Club WILTON GROVE | tennis courts | 308 yd |
| Nursery Road Playing Fields Nursery Road Merton | grass pitches, tennis courts | 519 yd |
| Rutlish School WATERY LANE | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Old Rutlishians Association SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND POPLAR ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Dundonald Recreation Ground Dundonald Road | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Abbey Recreation Ground Morden Road | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| John Innes Recreation Ground Mostyn Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School MERTON HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wimbledon) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 936 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 | 550 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.