Milton Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 8SE is located in the Wandle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milton Road, London, SW19 8SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 8SF, SW19 1AB, SW19 8SG, SW19 1AA, SW19 8SQ, SW19 8SB, SW19 8TZ, SW19 8UA, SW19 1AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW19 8SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 44.4% | 54.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 37.2% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 61.6% | 64.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 27.7% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 6.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 8SE this area, 7% 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 78%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.8% | 78% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 44.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 91.3% | 85.4% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
In this area, 69.2% 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 | 79% | 69.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 21.7% | 13.0% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 68.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 19.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 4.3% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Road was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Colliers Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Milton Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Colliers Wood and the 255th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48A Milton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-11-29 | £552,653 |
| First Floor Flat 18 Milton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2024-10-17 | £450,663 |
| Ground Floor Flat 50 Milton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-10-11 | £523,447 |
| 56 Milton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,005,000 | 2024-08-01 | £1,002,067 |
| 42 Milton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2023-09-15 | £937,875 |
SW19 8SE 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School 3 - 19 Hanover Road , SW19 1EB | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | 2out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Community 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 | 4,592 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 | 4,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington School Worcester Road , Wimbledon SW19 7QQ | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 1,809 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Farina | 183 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 150 yd | |
| Cafe 110 | 110 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 247 yd | |
| The Garden Shed | Pub, The Garden Shed, 143-145 Haydons Road | 412 yd | |
| X O Chocolate | 87 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 525 yd | |
| Bonjour Brioche | 88 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 452 yd | |
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 746 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard, 180 High Street Collier's Wood | 757 yd | |
| The Charles Holden | 198 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 776 yd | |
| The Nelson Arms | 15 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 108 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 251 yd | |
| McChina Takeaway | 343-345 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 639 yd | |
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 661 yd | |
| Momshad Indian Take Away | 100 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 740 yd | |
| Aya 2 | 24 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 251 yd | |
| Co-op | 298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 687 yd | |
| Tesco | 164-178 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 754 yd | |
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 778 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Plough Lane Retail Park | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 147 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 299 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 522 yd | |
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Colliers Wood Community Centre 66-72 66-72 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD | 789 yd | |
| Browns For Health & Fitness (Closed) 127-129 127-129 High Street Colliers Wood | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Colliers Wood Recreation Ground NORTH GARDENS | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Christophers Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) Plough Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,045 yd |
| Robert Lowe Sports Centre CRANMER TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,091 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.