Gap Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 8JB is located in the Wimbledon Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gap Road, London, SW19 8JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 8JH, SW19 8JD, SW19 8JT, SW19 8JE, SW19 8JW, SW19 8JX, SW19 8JR, SW19 8LF, SW19 8JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 8JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 51.6% | 51.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 35.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 62.6% | 60.4% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 31.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| 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.
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 14.1% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 7.6% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 51.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 10.5% | 4.2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 6.4% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 75% | 68.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 59.5% | 60.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 60.9% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 29.1% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.7% | 5.8% | -8.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 1.2% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 12.7% | 6.5% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gap Road was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gap Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Abbey and the 30th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Moffat Court Gap Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-26 | £369,615 |
| Flat 5 Moffat Court Gap Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-26 | £443,538 |
| Flat 12 Moffat Court Gap Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-07-04 | £440,377 |
| Flat 4 Moffat Court Gap Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-04-27 | £441,115 |
| Flat 5 Moffat Court Gap Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-03-10 | £450,469 |
SW19 8JB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW19 8JB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,782 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 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,955 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,693 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 | - not rated | 4,947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Nursery 58 Queens Road , SW19 8LR | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 701 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pre-Preparatory School 16 Higbury Road , SW19 7PR | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Headstart Montessori School St Mary's Church Hall, 46 Wimbledon Road , SW17 0UQ | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DropShot Coffee | 8 Leopold Road, Wimbledon | 274 yd | |
| The Vintage Fish | 11 Leopold Road, Wimbledon | 305 yd | |
| La Piola | 20A Leopold Road, Wimbledon | 310 yd | |
| New York Eats | 14 Leopold Road, Wimbledon | 312 yd | |
| The Olive Grove | 25 Leopold Road, Wimbledon | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodman Hotel | 222 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon Park | 809 yd | |
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 956 yd | |
| South Wimbledon Club | 6 Russell Road, Wimbledon | 1,015 yd | |
| New Wimbledon Theatre | 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 1,015 yd | |
| Hand & Racquet | 25-27 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McChina Takeaway | 343-345 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 485 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 164 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 942 yd | |
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 964 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 104A The Broadway, Wimbledon | 965 yd | |
| Indian Takeaway | Hartfield Market Pitch 3, The Broadway | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 423 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Supermarket, Alexandra Road | 653 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Plough Lane Retail Park | 907 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 961 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Old Town Hall, The Broadway | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ricards Lodge High School LAKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Bounce Gym WOODMAN WORKS WOODMAN WORKS DURNSFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Christophers Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) Plough Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 995 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,058 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wimbledon) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,062 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 | 199.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.