Ridgway is in London and in Merton district. SW19 4SQ 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 Ridgway, London, SW19 4SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 4SY, SW19 4TA, SW19 4RA, SW19 4QX, SW19 4SX, SW19 4QS, SW19 4SZ, SW19 4NN, SW19 4QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW19 4SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51% | 52.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 35% | 38% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 48% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (93.3%) 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 | 64% | 62.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 30.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 4SQ this area, 0.5% 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 78.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.5% | 78.2% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 44.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.7% | 85% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 66.4% | 67.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 68.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 21.8% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 2.1% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgway was 126.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% higher than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ridgway has the 5th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hillside and the 87th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ridgway Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-03-21 | £543,765 |
| 15 Ridgway Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2019-12-11 | £595,367 |
| 5 Ridgway Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-01-07 | £589,661 |
| Flat 7 Ridgway Court Ridgway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2017-07-26 | £727,414 |
| Flat 4 Ridgway Court Ridgway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2015-12-11 | £575,957 |
SW19 4SQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4SQ 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| 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 | 4,141 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 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Cottenham Park Road , SW20 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,677 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 | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,418 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 | 128 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's College School Southside , Wimbledon Common SW19 4TT | - not rated | 202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill , SW19 4ND | - not rated | 331 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 28 Arterberry Road , SW20 8AH | - not rated | 548 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 | 190 yd | |
| Good Earth Express | Former, 81 Ridgway | 191 yd | |
| The Hand in Hand | Pub, 6-9 Crooked Billet | 429 yd | |
| The Crooked Billet | 14-15 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon | 452 yd | |
| The Village Tandori | 28 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rushmere | 89 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 135 yd | |
| Wimbledon Village Club | 26 Lingfield Road, Wimbledon | 568 yd | |
| Westside Lawn Tennis Club | 20 Woodhayes Road, Wimbledon | 629 yd | |
| Dog and Fox | Public House, 24 High Street | 686 yd | |
| Wimbledon Bridge Club | Kenneth Black Memorial Hall, 56A Worple Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chango | 12 High Street, Wimbledon | 684 yd | |
| PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings | 84 High Street, Wimbledon | 724 yd | |
| Sticks 'n' Sushi | 58 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 1,007 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 16 St George's Road, Wimbledon | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 678 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 8-12 Worple Road, Wimbledon | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon College EDGE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 177 yd |
| The King'S Club SOUTHSIDE COMMON | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 339 yd |
| Ursuline Prep School Wimbledon THE DOWNS | artificial grass pitch | 488 yd |
| Ursuline High School CRESCENT ROAD | 628 yd | |
| Westside Lawn Tennis Club WOODHAYES ROAD | tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Barrecore Wimbledon 49A 49A HIGH STREET WIMBLEDON | 637 yd | |
| Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) THE DOWNS | 658 yd | |
| Wimbledon High School Sport Ground WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 673 yd |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 774 yd |
| Wimbledon High School WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL MANSEL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 900 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.