Faraday Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 8PD is located in the Wimbledon Town & Dundonald electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faraday Road, London, SW19 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 8PE, SW19 8NJ, SW19 8NS, SW19 8PW, SW19 8QZ, SW19 8NT, SW19 8NU, SW19 8LS, SW19 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 8PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 42.2% | 31.9% | -10.3% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 56.7% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (96.3%) 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 | 70.4% | 75.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 26.7% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 21.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -12.4% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
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 8PD this area, 4.4% 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 74.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 1.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.9% | 74.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 41.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 85.4% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 74.6% | 70.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 70.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 15.7% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 6% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faraday Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abbey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2024-08-30 | £1,007,053 |
| 34 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-04-18 | £1,489,948 |
| 38 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-11-07 | £1,251,272 |
| 44 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-09-16 | £961,254 |
| 38 Faraday Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,240,000 | 2022-07-15 | £1,287,741 |
SW19 8PD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8PD 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Lake Road , SW19 7EP | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU | 3out of 4 | 898 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 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 4,965 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 | 4,846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon School of Art Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QA | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Cat Breakfast Club | Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School, Effra Road | 105 yd | |
| Bliss in the Park | Garden Pavilion, South Park Gardens | 356 yd | |
| Polka Theatre Cafe | 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 436 yd | |
| Bliss Coffee and Preserve General Store | 264 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 455 yd | |
| Cuppa' Chaii | 258-260 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 503 yd | |
| New Wimbledon Theatre | 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 678 yd | |
| South Wimbledon Club | 6 Russell Road, Wimbledon | 686 yd | |
| Wibbas Down Inn | Collingham House, 6-12 Gladstone Road | 740 yd | |
| Bills Produce Store | 20 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 510 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 164 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 534 yd | |
| McChina Takeaway | 343-345 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 570 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 104A The Broadway, Wimbledon | 620 yd | |
| KFC | 81-83 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 545 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 594 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Supermarket, Alexandra Road | 631 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 725 yd | |
| Tesco Express | The Old Town Hall, The Broadway | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 439 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wimbledon) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 885 yd | |
| Ricards Lodge High School LAKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Sir Cyril Black Community Centre (Closed) St. Georges Road | 1,089 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 | 187 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.