Caxton Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 8SJ 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 Caxton Road, London, SW19 8SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 8TX, SW19 8RP, SW19 8HD, SW19 8TT, SW19 8SH, SW19 8NY, SW19 8TU, SW19 8HE, SW19 8LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW19 8SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 54.2% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 45.8% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 8SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 42.1% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (92.4%) 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 | 62.3% | 67.8% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 19.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 24.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 8SJ this area, 7.5% 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 67.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 67.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 79.2% | 71.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 57.3% 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 | 69.1% | 57.3% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 15.2% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 6% | -7.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 12.7% | 10.2% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 57.1% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 13.9% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 7.9% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 15.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 5.7% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caxton Road was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Colliers Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Caxton Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Colliers Wood and the 229th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Caxton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £921,000 | 2025-11-06 | £895,417 |
| 39 Caxton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2025-09-29 | £808,365 |
| 29 Caxton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-03-24 | £844,178 |
| 30 Caxton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2024-11-08 | £915,005 |
| Flat 1 59 Caxton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2024-10-31 | £435,349 |
SW19 8SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 8SJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 5,367 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 | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory CofE School Queens Road , Wimbledon SW19 8LX | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School 3 - 19 Hanover Road , SW19 1EB | - not rated | 840 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit Smallwood Road , Tooting SW17 0TW | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ernest Bevin College Beechcroft Road , Tooting SW17 7DF | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,298 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 3,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,446 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 | - not rated | 4,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon Hospital School 5th Floor Lanesborough Wing , Blackshaw Road SW17 0QT | - not rated | 724 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Headstart Montessori School St Mary's Church Hall, 46 Wimbledon Road , SW17 0UQ | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori Nursery 58 Queens Road , SW19 8LR | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddock School 120 Broadwater Road , SW17 0DZ | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Chef Bakery | 288 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 282 yd | |
| Crust and Coffee | 290 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 286 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri & Kebab | Ground Floor Shop, 319 Haydons Road | 312 yd | |
| Pizza and Pasta | 325 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 312 yd | |
| Umi Sushi | Shop, 308 Haydons Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 793 yd | |
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 882 yd | |
| The Corner Pin | 10 Summerstown, London | 1,013 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard, 180 High Street Collier's Wood | 1,055 yd | |
| The Charles Holden | 198 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McChina Takeaway | 343-345 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 312 yd | |
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 108 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 567 yd | |
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 819 yd | |
| Kenitos Piri Piri | 11 Wimbledon Road, London | 998 yd | |
| Sam's Kebab | 82 High Street Collier's Wood, Colliers Wood | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 369 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Plough Lane Retail Park | 560 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 567 yd | |
| Getir UK Limited (Ground and First F | 9 Summerstown, London | 1,004 yd | |
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 587 yd |
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Christophers Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) Plough Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 739 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 840 yd | |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Colliers Wood Community Centre 66-72 66-72 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD | 1,016 yd | |
| Robert Lowe Sports Centre CRANMER TERRACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,053 yd |
| Browns For Health & Fitness (Closed) 127-129 127-129 High Street Colliers Wood | health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 83.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.5% |
| 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 | 16.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 16.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.