Thornton Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 4NE is located in the Hillside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornton Road, London, SW19 4NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 4ND, SW19 4NF, SW19 4NB, SW19 4PQ, SW19 4NH, SW19 4ST, SW19 4PG, SW19 4SS, SW19 4SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 4NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 30.7% | 32.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 45.5% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 14.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 68.5% | 56% | -12.5% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 36.3% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 4NE this area, 4.5% 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 76.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 4.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.6% | 76.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 42.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 89.1% | 84.2% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 75.1% | 72.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 10.1% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 72.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 3.4% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Road was 22.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hillside and the 97th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,165,000 | 2022-11-21 | £1,174,164 |
| 7 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2022-08-12 | £1,529,851 |
| 8 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,695,000 | 2021-11-26 | £1,809,766 |
| 6 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2019-05-03 | £1,042,165 |
| 10 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,317,500 | 2016-12-08 | £1,642,868 |
SW19 4NE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 4NE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollymount School Cambridge Road , Raynes Park SW20 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School 113 Ridgway , SW19 4TA | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's College School Southside , Wimbledon Common SW19 4TT | - not rated | 363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill , SW19 4ND | - not rated | 384 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Earth Express | Former, 81 Ridgway | 63 yd | |
| Lighthouse Restaurant | 75-77 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 65 yd | |
| The Village Tandori | 28 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 308 yd | |
| Wimbledon Tandoori | Former, 26 Ridgway | 335 yd | |
| Prezzemolo & Vitale | 4-5 High Street, Wimbledon | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rushmere | 89 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 73 yd | |
| Wimbledon Village Club | 26 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon | 405 yd | |
| Wimbledon Bridge Club | Kenneth Black Memorial Hall, 56A Worple Road | 534 yd | |
| Dog and Fox | Public House, 24 High Street | 567 yd | |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd | Wimbledon Squash And Badminton Club, 13 Cranbrook Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango | 12 High Street, Wimbledon | 538 yd | |
| PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings | 84 High Street, Wimbledon | 590 yd | |
| Sticks 'n' Sushi | 58 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 810 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 16 St George's Road, Wimbledon | 853 yd | |
| Starbucks | 10 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 8-12 Worple Road, Wimbledon | 825 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon College EDGE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| The King'S Club SOUTHSIDE COMMON | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Ursuline Prep School Wimbledon THE DOWNS | artificial grass pitch | 560 yd |
| Barrecore Wimbledon 49A 49A HIGH STREET WIMBLEDON | 590 yd | |
| Wimbledon High School Sport Ground WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 606 yd |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 639 yd |
| Wimbledon High School WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL MANSEL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 704 yd |
| Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) THE DOWNS | 721 yd | |
| Ursuline High School CRESCENT ROAD | 726 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon Worple Road) 21-33 21-33 WORPLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 105.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.