Overview of SW19 8PD

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.7%51.5%-2.2% 51.0% 0.5%
Male46.3%48.5%2.2% 49.0% -0.5%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.2%31.9%-10.3% 37.9% -6.0%
Married: Opposite sex48.4%56.7%8.3% 44.2% 12.5%
Married: Same sex0.9%0.5%-0.4% 0.3% 0.2%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%1%1.0% 0.1% 0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%2.4%2.4% 0.1% 2.3%
Separated0.9%1.9%1.0% 2.2% -0.3%
Divorced5.4%4.3%-1.1% 9.1% -4.8%
Widowed2.2%1.4%-0.8% 6.1% -4.7%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health70.4%75.1%4.7% 48.4% 26.7%
Good health25.4%21.2%-4.2% 33.6% -12.4%
Fair health4.2%3.7%-0.5% 12.7% -9.0%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.3%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 Levels6.7%4.9%-1.8% 13.4% -8.5%
Apprenticeship0.9%1.9%1.0% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.2%9.7%2.5% 16.9% -7.2%
Degree or Similar70.9%74.8%3.9% 33.8% 41.0%
Other3.1%2.9%-0.2% 2.8% 0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese1.4%1.9%0.5% 0.7% 1.2%
Indian1.4%2.2%0.8% 3.1% -0.9%
Pakistani1.4%0.7%-0.7% 2.7% -2.0%
Other Asian0.7%2.2%1.5% 1.6% 0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%4.5%4.2% 0.8% 3.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0%-1.0% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1%0%-1.0% 0.8% -0.8%
White91.6%85.4%-6.2% 81.4% 4.0%
Other0.3%3%2.7% 1.6% 1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.6%70.1%-4.5% 83.2% -13.1%
European Union6.3%8.6%2.3% 6.1% 2.5%
Rest of Europe0.7%1.5%0.8% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa7%7.8%0.8% 2.7% 5.1%
Middle East and Asia4.2%5.2%1.0% 5.6% -0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean5.6%4.5%-1.1% 1.3% 3.2%
Oceania1.7%2.2%0.5% 0.3% 1.9%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK72.5%70.1%-2.4% 83.2% -13.1%
10+ Years2.8%15.7%12.9% 9.8% 5.9%
5-10 Years8%5.6%-2.4% 2.9% 2.7%
2-5 Years4.5%2.6%-1.9% 2.2% 0.4%
Less than 2 years12.2%6%-6.2% 1.9% 4.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.9% 76.7% 1.2%
Ireland1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Spain1.5% 0.4% 1.1%
Other EU countries5.6% 1.5% 4.1%
South and Eastern Africa3% 0.2% 2.8%
Eastern Asia1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
South-East Asia0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
North America and the Caribbean2.6% 0.3% 2.3%
Oceania1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
No passport held3.7% 13.5% -9.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.9% 37.2% 4.7%
Christian48.3% 46.2% 2.1%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Muslim1.5% 6.5% -5.0%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered7.1% 6.0% 1.1%

Safety

Is Faraday Road dangerous?

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 .



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£80,400
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW19 8PD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Faraday Road are based on 421 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Merton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Faraday Road, London, SW19 8PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW19 8PD

Average Price
£1,201,615
Semi-Detached
£1,459,482
Terraced
£1,223,086
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£514,330
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Faraday Road

Average Price
£913,450
Semi-Detached
£1,049,203
Terraced
£1,084,032
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£641,760
Other
£9,939

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Faraday Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
66 Faraday Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,010,0002024-08-30 £1,007,053
34 Faraday Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,400,0002024-04-18 £1,489,948
38 Faraday Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,200,0002023-11-07 £1,251,272
44 Faraday Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£950,0002022-09-16 £961,254
38 Faraday Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£1,240,0002022-07-15 £1,287,741
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW19 8PD

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee101
Self-Employed31
Retired19
Part-Time Employee18
Looking after home or family15
Unemployed7
Student (economically inactive)7
Other4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities30
Professional, scientific and technical activities27
Education21
Human health and social work activities18
Information and communication18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles12
Administrative and support service activities10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other7
Manufacturing5
Transport and storage5
Real estate activities3

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Top Cat Breakfast ClubHoly Trinity C Of E Primary School, Effra Road105 yd
Bliss in the ParkGarden Pavilion, South Park Gardens356 yd
Polka Theatre Cafe240 The Broadway, Wimbledon436 yd
Bliss Coffee and Preserve General Store264 The Broadway, Wimbledon455 yd
Cuppa' Chaii258-260 The Broadway, Wimbledon458 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tunnel 267William Morris House, 267 The Broadway503 yd
New Wimbledon Theatre93 The Broadway, Wimbledon678 yd
South Wimbledon Club6 Russell Road, Wimbledon686 yd
Wibbas Down InnCollingham House, 6-12 Gladstone Road740 yd
Bills Produce Store20 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon866 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Place128 Merton Road, Wimbledon510 yd
Papa Johns164 The Broadway, Wimbledon534 yd
McChina Takeaway343-345 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon570 yd
Pizza Express104A The Broadway, Wimbledon620 yd
KFC81-83 The Broadway, Wimbledon705 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon545 yd
Sainsbury's112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon594 yd
Waitrose LtdWaitrose Supermarket, Alexandra Road631 yd
Sainsbury's102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon725 yd
Tesco ExpressThe Old Town Hall, The Broadway796 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Wimbledon Leisure Centre
PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool439 yd
Ymca (London South West)
THE BROADWAY
health and fitness suite492 yd
Haydons Road Recreation Ground
Quicks Road
grass pitches, tennis courts673 yd
Nuffield Health (Wimbledon)
THE BROADWAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool823 yd
Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed)
North Road
health and fitness suite, swimming pool849 yd
South Wimbledon Youth Centre
Haydons Road
885 yd
Ricards Lodge High School
LAKE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches985 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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed187 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.