Ridgway is in London and in Merton district. SW19 4RA is located in the Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ridgway, London, SW19 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 4TA, SW19 4QX, SW19 4QZ, SW19 4SQ, SW19 4SY, SW19 4QY, SW19 4SZ, SW19 4QS, SW19 4BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW19 4RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 53.8% | 55.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 46.2% | 44.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW19 4RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 24.9% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 53.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 55% | 61.9% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 23.7% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -9.9% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 65.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 10.9% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 65.7% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 31.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 85.7% | 73.1% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 64.9% | 66.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 8% | 2.8% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 14.8% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 66.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 23.1% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 1.4% | -6.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 3.7% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgway was 72.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% higher than the Village average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ridgway has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Village and the 237th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 68 Ridgway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £963,000 | 2024-05-23 | £980,456 |
| Flat 3 64 Ridgway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-08-07 | £493,416 |
| First Floor Flat 68 Ridgway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2022-08-26 | £783,098 |
| 60 Ridgway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,720,000 | 2021-10-29 | £1,758,261 |
| Flat 4 Glencairn House, 70 Ridgway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2021-10-04 | £1,788,928 |
SW19 4RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4RA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollymount School Cambridge Road , Raynes Park SW20 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Cottenham Park Road , SW20 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,624 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 | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College School Southside , Wimbledon Common SW19 4TT | - not rated | 146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School 113 Ridgway , SW19 4TA | - not rated | 171 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill , SW19 4ND | - not rated | 363 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 28 Arterberry Road , SW20 8AH | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Restaurant | 75-77 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 240 yd | |
| Good Earth Express | Former, 81 Ridgway | 242 yd | |
| The Hand in Hand | Pub, 6-9 Crooked Billet | 367 yd | |
| The Crooked Billet | 14-15 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon | 389 yd | |
| The Village Tandori | 28 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rushmere | 89 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 190 yd | |
| Westside Lawn Tennis Club | 20 Woodhayes Road, Wimbledon | 571 yd | |
| Wimbledon Village Club | 26 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon | 609 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | 55 High Street, Wimbledon | 699 yd | |
| Hemingways | 57 High Street, Wimbledon | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango | 12 High Street, Wimbledon | 718 yd | |
| PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings | 84 High Street, Wimbledon | 753 yd | |
| Sticks 'n' Sushi | 58 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 719 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 8-12 Worple Road, Wimbledon | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon College EDGE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 213 yd |
| The King'S Club SOUTHSIDE COMMON | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 280 yd |
| Ursuline Prep School Wimbledon THE DOWNS | artificial grass pitch | 506 yd |
| Westside Lawn Tennis Club WOODHAYES ROAD | tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Ursuline High School CRESCENT ROAD | 633 yd | |
| Barrecore Wimbledon 49A 49A HIGH STREET WIMBLEDON | 638 yd | |
| Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) THE DOWNS | 676 yd | |
| Wimbledon High School Sport Ground WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 725 yd |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 835 yd |
| Hollymount Primary School CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 950 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 | 76.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.