Lawson Close is in London and in Merton district. SW19 5EL is located in the Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawson Close, London, SW19 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 5EN, SW19 5JX, SW19 5JU, SW19 5HH, SW19 5JY, SW19 5JT, SW19 5LA, SW19 5JZ, SW19 5NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW19 5EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 49.9% | 54.1% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 45.9% | -4.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SW19 5EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 23.5% | 25.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 61.3% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 62.4% | 64.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 28.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5EL this area, 6.3% 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 66.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 7.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 12.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 61% | 66.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 32.4% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.5% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 7.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 79.6% | 75.6% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 53.8% 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 | 64.6% | 53.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 13% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.3% | 53.8% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 29% | 23.8% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 5.9% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 2% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawson Close was 25.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% lower than the Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawson Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Village and the 117th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lawson Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2011-07-29 | £5,624,111 |
| 4 Lawson Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2011-06-17 | £3,489,032 |
| 3 Lawson Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2002-10-11 | £4,891,317 |
| 3 Lawson Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2000-11-01 | £4,701,859 |
| Flat 4 5 Lawson Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 1999-01-29 | £3,167,760 |
SW19 5EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 5EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 2,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Primary School Princes Way , SW19 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmead Primary School Princes Way , Wimbledon Common SW19 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School Victoria Drive , Wimbledon SW19 6AD | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathmere Primary School Alton Road , Roehampton SW15 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Study Preparatory School Wilberforce House , Camp Road SW19 4UN | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit 78 Victoria Drive , Southfields SW19 6HR | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Lodge School 61 Princes Way , Wimbledon Park SW19 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School Southside , Wimbledon Common SW19 4TT | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School 113 Ridgway , SW19 4TA | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ceylon Chef Catering | 4 Thursley Gardens, London | 719 yd | |
| Windmill Tea Gardens | The Windmill Tearooms, The Windmill | 757 yd | |
| H&W Catering Limited - Wimbledon | 271 Church Road, Wimbledon | 787 yd | |
| Cart on the Common | Wimbledon And Putney Commons Rangers Office, Manor Cottage | 799 yd | |
| Fire Stables | 27-31 Church Road, Wimbledon | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSGC (Catering) | Club House, London Scottish Golf Club | 491 yd | |
| The Wimbledon Club | Church Road, Wimbledon | 666 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | 55 High Street, Wimbledon | 957 yd | |
| Hemingways | 57 High Street, Wimbledon | 997 yd | |
| The Fox and Grapes | 9 Camp Road, Wimbledon | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | Jenny Lind, 90 Inner Park Road | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All England Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club Church Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| London Scottish Golf Club WINDMILL ROAD | golf | 856 yd |
| Barrecore Wimbledon 49A 49A HIGH STREET WIMBLEDON | 992 yd | |
| The Wimbledon Club Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 995 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 64.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.