Havelock Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 8HE is located in the Wandle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Havelock Road, London, SW19 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 8HD, SW19 8HB, SW19 8RP, SW19 8LD, SW19 8HF, SW19 8SJ, SW19 8LA, SW19 8HA, SW19 8LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 8HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW19 8HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.9% | 42.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 43.8% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (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 | 60.5% | 61.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 28.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8HE this area, 7.2% 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 65.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 7.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.7% | 65.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 31.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 75.5% | 65.6% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 70.8% | 61.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 9% | 16.8% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 10.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 62.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 23.5% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 4.2% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Havelock Road was 180.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.8% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Havelock Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Abbey and the 49th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 441.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35B Havelock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-26 | £412,010 |
| 53 Havelock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £929,000 | 2025-03-13 | £945,141 |
| 15 Havelock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2024-08-09 | £907,383 |
| 73 Havelock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £633,500 | 2024-03-11 | £707,319 |
| 31 Havelock Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2023-08-23 | £899,246 |
SW19 8HE 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 5,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit Smallwood Road , Tooting SW17 0TW | 2out of 4 | 907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School 3 - 19 Hanover Road , SW19 1EB | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Southfields Academy 333 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5JU | 3out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World Peri Peri & Kebab | Ground Floor Shop, 319 Haydons Road | 199 yd | |
| Pizza and Pasta | 325 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 199 yd | |
| Crust and Coffee | 290 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 202 yd | |
| Sandra Chef Bakery | 288 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 202 yd | |
| Umi Sushi | Shop, 308 Haydons Road | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Pin | 10 Summerstown, London | 844 yd | |
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 967 yd | |
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 1,014 yd | |
| The Woodman Hotel | 222 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McChina Takeaway | 343-345 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 199 yd | |
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 108 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 742 yd | |
| Kenitos Piri Piri | 11 Wimbledon Road, London | 855 yd | |
| Wimbledon Kitchen | 660 Garratt Lane, London | 890 yd | |
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 263 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Plough Lane Retail Park | 407 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 742 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F | 9 Summerstown, London | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Christophers Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) Plough Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 579 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Robert Lowe Sports Centre CRANMER TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,042 yd |
| Bounce Gym WOODMAN WORKS WOODMAN WORKS DURNSFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,082 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.