Crooked Billet is in London and in Merton district. SW19 4RQ 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 Crooked Billet, London, SW19 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 4RH, SW19 4UY, SW19 4TR, SW19 4RJ, SW19 4TN, SW19 4TP, SW19 4TW, SW20 0HS, SW19 4RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 4RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 33.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 46.2% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 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 (85.4%) 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 | 59.8% | 58.9% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 26.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 4RQ this area, 8.6% 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 58.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 58.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 25.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 93.9% | 83.6% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 70.9% | 65% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 10.5% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 65% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 16.8% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 3.6% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 7.3% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crooked Billet was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crooked Billet has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Village and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 46 Crooked Billet, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-08-12 | £876,532 |
| 28 Crooked Billet, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2024-03-21 | £2,339,746 |
| 18 Crooked Billet, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2023-11-29 | £870,677 |
| 23 Crooked Billet, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2023-11-27 | £1,329,476 |
| 13 Crooked Billet, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-06-28 | £839,886 |
SW19 4RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.
SW19 4RQ 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 3,854 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 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Cottenham Park Road , SW20 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,862 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 | 706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,358 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 | 295 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School 113 Ridgway , SW19 4TA | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Study Preparatory School Wilberforce House , Camp Road SW19 4UN | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill , SW19 4ND | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Billet | 14-15 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon | 43 yd | |
| The Hand in Hand | Pub, 6-9 Crooked Billet | 79 yd | |
| Lighthouse Restaurant | 75-77 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 620 yd | |
| Good Earth Express | Former, 81 Ridgway | 623 yd | |
| Jancett Playsafe (After school club) | The Study Preparatory School, Wilberforce House, 17 Camp Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Lawn Tennis Club | 20 Woodhayes Road, Wimbledon | 321 yd | |
| The Rushmere | 89 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 584 yd | |
| The Fox and Grapes | 9 Camp Road, Wimbledon | 630 yd | |
| Royal Wimbledon Golf Club | 29 Camp Road, Wimbledon | 753 yd | |
| Club House | Wimbledon Common Golf Club, Camp Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango | 12 High Street, Wimbledon | 981 yd | |
| PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings | 84 High Street, Wimbledon | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The King'S Club SOUTHSIDE COMMON | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 181 yd |
| Westside Lawn Tennis Club WOODHAYES ROAD | tennis courts | 317 yd |
| Wimbledon College EDGE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| Barrecore Wimbledon 49A 49A HIGH STREET WIMBLEDON | 746 yd | |
| Royal Wimbledon Golf Club CAMP ROAD | golf | 750 yd |
| Ursuline Prep School Wimbledon THE DOWNS | artificial grass pitch | 787 yd |
| Ursuline High School CRESCENT ROAD | 837 yd | |
| Hollymount Primary School CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 892 yd |
| Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) THE DOWNS | 933 yd | |
| Cottenham Park Melbury Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.