Thornton Road East is in London and in Merton district. SW19 4NF 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 East, London, SW19 4NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 4PQ, SW19 4NE, SW19 4NH, SW19 4ND, SW19 4PG, SW19 4NB, SW19 4NG, SW19 4ST, SW19 4SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 4NF 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 4NF 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 East was 22.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornton Road East has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Hillside and the 90th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Thornton Road East, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £697,500 | 2015-01-26 | £983,281 |
| 2 Thornton Road East, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2011-11-02 | £1,406,444 |
| 4 Thornton Road East, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £553,000 | 2011-05-04 | £1,107,091 |
| 4 Thornton Road East, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2007-01-15 | £1,028,414 |
| 6 Thornton Road East, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2005-02-01 | £989,304 |
SW19 4NF 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 4NF 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 | 4,317 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 | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollymount School Cambridge Road , Raynes Park SW20 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 3out of 4 | 1,453 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 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,634 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | - not rated | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 2,738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 300 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill , Wimbledon SW19 4ND | - not rated | 383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School Southside , Wimbledon Common SW19 4TT | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 547 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School Drake House , 44 St George's Road SW19 4ED | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 94 yd | |
| Lighthouse Restaurant | 75-77 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 96 yd | |
| The Village Tandori | 28 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 313 yd | |
| Wimbledon Tandoori | Former, 26 Ridgway | 338 yd | |
| Prezzemolo & Vitale | 4-5 High Street, Wimbledon | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rushmere | 89 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 104 yd | |
| Wimbledon Village Club | 26 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon | 409 yd | |
| Wimbledon Bridge Club | Kenneth Black Memorial Hall, 56A Worple Road | 501 yd | |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd | Wimbledon Squash And Badminton Club, 13 Cranbrook Road | 552 yd | |
| Dog and Fox | Public House, 24 High Street | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango | 12 High Street, Wimbledon | 545 yd | |
| PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings | 84 High Street, Wimbledon | 600 yd | |
| Sticks 'n' Sushi | 58 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 792 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 16 St George's Road, Wimbledon | 829 yd | |
| Starbucks | 10 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 515 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 8-12 Worple Road, Wimbledon | 802 yd | |
| Waitrose | 2 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 915 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Old Town Hall, The Broadway | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon College EDGE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 262 yd |
| The King'S Club SOUTHSIDE COMMON | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 526 yd |
| Ursuline Prep School Wimbledon THE DOWNS | artificial grass pitch | 549 yd |
| Wimbledon High School Sport Ground WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 577 yd |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 607 yd |
| Barrecore Wimbledon 49A 49A HIGH STREET WIMBLEDON | 615 yd | |
| Wimbledon High School WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL MANSEL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 687 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon Worple Road) 21-33 21-33 WORPLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) THE DOWNS | 707 yd | |
| Ursuline High School CRESCENT ROAD | 718 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.