Effra Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 8PS 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 Effra Road, London, SW19 8PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 8PR, SW19 8PA, SW19 8QB, SW19 8PB, SW19 8QD, SW19 8TL, SW19 8NZ, SW19 8TW, SW19 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW19 8PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 47.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 41.5% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 47% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 58.1% | 61.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8PS this area, 8.4% 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 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 8.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 2.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 65.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 11.1% | 1.4% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 81.9% | 73.8% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 68.2% | 61.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 15.2% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 5.3% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 12.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.4% | 61.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.7% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 7.1% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 6.4% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Effra 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 and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 125.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Effra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2024-12-12 | £1,070,000 |
| 53 Effra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2024-09-06 | £878,997 |
| 79 Effra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,160,000 | 2023-10-12 | £1,202,224 |
| 101 Effra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2023-06-19 | £1,010,563 |
| 99 Effra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,040,600 | 2022-01-28 | £1,108,747 |
SW19 8PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 4,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,353 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 | 171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 220 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU | 3out of 4 | 919 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 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,784 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 | 4,545 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 | 917 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent 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 | 307 yd | |
| La Farina | 183 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 386 yd | |
| Sandra Chef Bakery | 288 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 415 yd | |
| Crust and Coffee | 290 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 422 yd | |
| Bliss Coffee and Preserve General Store | 264 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 524 yd | |
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 719 yd | |
| New Wimbledon Theatre | 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 880 yd | |
| South Wimbledon Club | 6 Russell Road, Wimbledon | 894 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 131 Merton High Street | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 108 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 460 yd | |
| McChina Takeaway | 343-345 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 473 yd | |
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 475 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 164 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 677 yd | |
| Fresh Fish and Kebab | 189 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 460 yd | |
| Co-op | 298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 734 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 779 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-11 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 368 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 545 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 676 yd | |
| Christophers Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) Plough Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,064 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Wimbledon) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 78.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.2% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.