Atherton Drive is in London and in Merton district. SW19 5LB 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 Atherton Drive, London, SW19 5LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 5HW, SW19 5JY, SW19 5LA, SW19 5HR, SW19 5HJ, SW19 5HS, SW19 5HH, SW19 5HT, SW19 5HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 5LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 5LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 24.8% | 28% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 58.9% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 65.4% | 63.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 26.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 5LB this area, 7.7% 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 71.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.2% | 71.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 37.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 79.9% | 73.4% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 62.9% | 60.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 18.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 60.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 28.1% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 2.8% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 4.9% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atherton Drive was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% higher than the Village average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Atherton Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Village and the 234th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Atherton Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £4,500,000 | 2018-10-11 | £5,426,773 |
| 10 - 12 Atherton Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £6,150,000 | 2017-02-06 | £7,914,652 |
| 4 Atherton Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £4,000,000 | 2016-10-21 | £5,067,308 |
| 4 Atherton Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2010-12-17 | £5,513,883 |
| 1 Atherton Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,922,000 | 2006-09-21 | £5,064,470 |
SW19 5LB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5LB 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 5,282 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 | 1,222 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmead Primary School Princes Way , Wimbledon Common SW19 6QT | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School Victoria Drive , Wimbledon SW19 6AD | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Park Primary School Havana Road , SW19 8EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,979 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 | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Cecilia's Church of England School Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 2,335 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 | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit 78 Victoria Drive , Southfields SW19 6HR | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College School Southside , Wimbledon Common SW19 4TT | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Lodge School 61 Princes Way , Wimbledon Park SW19 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H&W Catering Limited - Wimbledon | 271 Church Road, Wimbledon | 669 yd | |
| Fire Stables | 27-31 Church Road, Wimbledon | 767 yd | |
| The Ceylon Chef Catering | 4 Thursley Gardens, London | 814 yd | |
| Rajdoot Restaurant | 72 High Street, Wimbledon | 821 yd | |
| Maison St. Cassien | 71 High Street, Wimbledon | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wimbledon Club | Church Road, Wimbledon | 553 yd | |
| LSGC (Catering) | Club House, London Scottish Golf Club | 768 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | 55 High Street, Wimbledon | 799 yd | |
| Hemingways | 57 High Street, Wimbledon | 816 yd | |
| Dog and Fox | Public House, 24 High Street | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings | 84 High Street, Wimbledon | 895 yd | |
| Indian Takeaway | Hartfield Market Pitch 3, The Broadway | 944 yd | |
| Chango | 12 High Street, Wimbledon | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 120 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 1,051 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | Jenny Lind, 90 Inner Park Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All England Lawn Tennis And Croquet Club Church Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 523 yd |
| The Wimbledon Club Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| Barrecore Wimbledon 49A 49A HIGH STREET WIMBLEDON | 852 yd | |
| Wimbledon Park Golf Club HOME PARK ROAD | golf | 1,014 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.