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Princes Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 8RA 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 Princes Road, London, SW19 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW19 8RH, SW19 8SX, SW19 8RD, SW19 8QX, SW19 8RE, SW19 8RT, SW19 8PN, SW19 8RF, SW19 8RB.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 8RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%51.2%1.9% 51.0% 0.2%
Male50.7%48.8%-1.9% 49.0% -0.2%

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 area around SW19 8RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single50.3%44.2%-6.1% 37.9% 6.3%
Married: Opposite sex42.1%46.3%4.2% 44.2% 2.1%
Married: Same sex1%0.4%-0.6% 0.3% 0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.7%1.7% 0.1% 1.6%
Separated1.5%2.1%0.6% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced3.6%3.7%0.1% 9.1% -5.4%
Widowed1.5%1.7%0.2% 6.1% -4.4%

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 (90.8%) 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 health59.8%66.7%6.9% 48.4% 18.3%
Good health31.9%24.1%-7.8% 33.6% -9.5%
Fair health6.1%6.9%0.8% 12.7% -5.8%
Bad health1.3%2.4%1.1% 4.0% -1.6%
Very bad health0.9%0%-0.9% 1.2% -1.2%

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 8RA this area, 5.8% 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 69.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.7%5.8%-1.9% 18.2% -12.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 0.5%1.2%0.7% 9.6% -8.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.1%8.7%3.6% 13.4% -4.7%
Apprenticeship1.5%2.1%0.6% 5.3% -3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.2%8.7%1.5% 16.9% -8.2%
Degree or Similar69.2%69.3%0.1% 33.8% 35.5%
Other8.7%4.1%-4.6% 2.8% 1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.9%0%-0.9% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese3.1%2.7%-0.4% 0.7% 2.0%
Indian5.2%3.8%-1.4% 3.1% 0.7%
Pakistani2.6%1.7%-0.9% 2.7% -1.0%
Other Asian2.6%5.2%2.6% 1.6% 3.6%
Black African0.4%2.1%1.7% 2.5% -0.4%
Black Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 1.0% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian1.7%2.4%0.7% 0.8% 1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0.4%2.1%1.7% 0.8% 1.3%
White83%75.3%-7.7% 81.4% -6.1%
Roma0%1.4%1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Arab0%0.7%0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Other0%1.4%1.4% 1.6% -0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57.5% 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 Kingdom57.6%57.5%-0.1% 83.2% -25.7%
European Union10%15.7%5.7% 6.1% 9.6%
Rest of Europe2.6%3.1%0.5% 0.8% 2.3%
Africa12.7%4.5%-8.2% 2.7% 1.8%
Middle East and Asia14%12.2%-1.8% 5.6% 6.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.7%6.6%4.9% 1.3% 5.3%
Oceania1.3%0.3%-1.0% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK55.5%56.7%1.2% 83.2% -26.5%
10+ Years7.4%19.2%11.8% 9.8% 9.4%
5-10 Years11.8%10.3%-1.5% 2.9% 7.4%
2-5 Years10.9%6.5%-4.4% 2.2% 4.3%
Less than 2 years14.4%7.2%-7.2% 1.9% 5.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.8% 76.7% -9.9%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Germany1% 0.2% 0.8%
Italy1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Portugal1.7% 0.5% 1.2%
Spain2.4% 0.4% 2.0%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland3.1% 1.3% 1.8%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries3.7% 1.5% 2.2%
Turkey2.4% 0.1% 2.3%
Other Europe1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Eastern Asia4.4% 0.3% 4.1%
Southern Asia1.4% 1.2% 0.2%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central Asia0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Central and South America0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Oceania1% 0.1% 0.9%
No passport held2.4% 13.5% -11.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43.3% 37.2% 6.1%
Christian37.9% 46.2% -8.3%
Hindu4.8% 1.7% 3.1%
Jewish2.7% 0.5% 2.2%
Muslim3.4% 6.5% -3.1%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered7.5% 6.0% 1.5%

Safety

Is Princes Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes 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 fallen by about -51.0%.



🔎 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
£84,000
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SW19 8RA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Princes Road are based on 288 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 Princes Road, London, SW19 8RA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW19 8RA

Average Price
£1,352,358
Semi-Detached
£1,907,336
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£658,634
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Princes Road

Average Price
£959,131
Semi-Detached
£1,692,055
Terraced
£801,793
Detached
£2,989,973
Flats/Maisonettes
£510,475
Other
£1,468,071

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Princes Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Upper Flat At 49 Princes Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£625,0002025-03-27 £594,678
43B Princes Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£735,0002023-09-26 £710,599
25 Princes Road, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£1,820,0002015-12-11 £2,205,928
43A Princes Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£365,0002013-06-28 £555,887
43B Princes Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£385,0002012-01-27 £650,237
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW19 8RA

Employment

SW19 8RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 Employee133
Self-Employed33
Retired21
Part-Time Employee16
Looking after home or family11
Student (economically inactive)10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)7
Other5
Unemployed5
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities36
Professional, scientific and technical activities30
Information and communication15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Education8
Administrative and support service activities8
Other7
Construction7
Human health and social work activities6
Real estate activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Manufacturing4
Mining and quarrying2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Transport and storage2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 4,532 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Eastwood Nursery School
168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU
4out of 4 5,237 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP
3out of 4 5,238 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 4 287 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL
3out of 4 416 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Pelham Primary School
Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU
3out of 4 513 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Priory CofE School
Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX
3out of 4 613 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Merton Abbey Primary School
High Path , Merton SW19 2JY
3out of 4 1,036 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ
- not rated 1,253 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Malmesbury Middle School
Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG
- not rated 4,033 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Morden Farm Middle School
Aragon Road , SM4 4QU
- not rated 4,217 yd Community school No 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 1,130 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Harris Academy Wimbledon
59 High Path , SW19 2JY
4out of 4 1,181 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rutlish School
Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD
- not rated 1,679 yd Voluntary controlled school No Boys More About School
Wimbledon College
Edge Hill , SW19 4NS
3out of 4 1,788 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA
- not rated 2,000 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ
- not rated 1,253 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wimbledon Chase County Middle School
Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB
- not rated 1,455 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Liberty County Middle School
Western Road , CR4 3EB
- not rated 2,451 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hillcross County Middle School
Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED
- not rated 2,775 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willows County High School
Central Road , SM4 5SE
- not rated 3,102 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Phoenix College
Central Road , SM4 5SE
- not rated 3,102 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Merton College
Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX
- not rated 3,307 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 4,359 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 5,285 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
- not rated 4,821 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Montessori Nursery
58 Queens Road , SW19 8LR
- not rated 387 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Face Youth Therapeutic School
John Innes Youth Centre , 61 Kingston Road SW19 1JN
- not rated 644 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willington School
Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ
- not rated 706 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Wimbledon House School
1b-1c Dorset Road , Merton Park SW19 3EY
- not rated 927 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Emmanuel Home School
Dundonald Congregational Church , Fairlawn Road SW19 3QR
- not rated 952 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys 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
Bliss in the ParkGarden Pavilion, South Park Gardens118 yd
Imm Thai Fusion162 The Broadway, Wimbledon164 yd
Rosy Lea Cafe186 The Broadway, Wimbledon164 yd
Merton Mencap CafeHall On Front Of, Holy Trinity Church164 yd
Kingston and Wimbledon YMCA200 The Broadway, Wimbledon175 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tunnel 267William Morris House, 267 The Broadway297 yd
New Wimbledon Theatre93 The Broadway, Wimbledon316 yd
South Wimbledon Club6 Russell Road, Wimbledon329 yd
Wibbas Down InnCollingham House, 6-12 Gladstone Road385 yd
Prince Of Wales2 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon559 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Papa Johns164 The Broadway, Wimbledon171 yd
Pizza Express104A The Broadway, Wimbledon257 yd
KFC81-83 The Broadway, Wimbledon363 yd
Golden Place128 Merton Road, Wimbledon370 yd
Subway6 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon632 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's112-118 The Broadway, Wimbledon222 yd
Tesco ExpressThe Old Town Hall, The Broadway534 yd
Waitrose LtdWaitrose Supermarket, Alexandra Road579 yd
Tesco194 Merton Road, Wimbledon638 yd
Waitrose2 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon700 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ymca (London South West)
THE BROADWAY
health and fitness suite180 yd
Wimbledon Leisure Centre
PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool390 yd
Nuffield Health (Wimbledon)
THE BROADWAY
health and fitness suite, swimming pool521 yd
Haydons Road Recreation Ground
Quicks Road
grass pitches, tennis courts740 yd
Sir Cyril Black Community Centre (Closed)
St. Georges Road
852 yd
South Wimbledon Youth Centre
Haydons Road
858 yd
Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon Worple Road)
21-33 21-33 WORPLE ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool915 yd
Wimbledon High School
WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL MANSEL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts998 yd
Dundonald Recreation Ground
Dundonald Road
grass pitches1,023 yd
Wilton Tennis Club
WILTON GROVE
tennis courts1,033 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 speed200 Mbit/s
Average download speed235.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed30.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed75 Mbit/s

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