Edith Road is in London and in Merton district. SW19 8TW 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 Edith Road, London, SW19 8TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW19 8TQ, SW19 8UD, SW19 8TP, SW19 8QA, SW19 8PZ, SW19 8TG, SW19 8TR, SW19 8PU, SW19 8TZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW19 8TW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.2% | 48.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8TW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 37.4% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 55.3% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 65.1% | 65.9% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 17.5% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 27.6% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8TW 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 77.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.8% | 77.7% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 43.9% |
| Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.7% | 84.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 69.4% | 66.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 5% | 14.7% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 12% | 4.7% | -7.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 66.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 20.1% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 5.8% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 3.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edith Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edith Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Abbey and the 275th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Edith Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2023-08-23 | £945,685 |
| 9 Edith Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £907,500 | 2022-05-13 | £968,945 |
| 7 Edith Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2021-02-05 | £985,562 |
| 6 Edith Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £847,500 | 2017-04-28 | £1,007,758 |
| 6 Edith Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £822,000 | 2015-06-05 | £1,111,544 |
SW19 8TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,430 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 | 295 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Effra Road , Wimbledon SW19 8PW | 4out of 4 | 347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garfield Primary School Garfield Road , SW19 8SB | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School 3 - 19 Hanover Road , SW19 1EB | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU | 3out of 4 | 940 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 | 1,174 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Burntwood School Burntwood Lane , SW17 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 2,355 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 | 4,720 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 | 4,376 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 | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Hospital Medical School Cranmer Terrace , SW17 0RE | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon High School GDST Mansel Road , London SW19 4AB | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Garratt Park School Waldron Road , Earlsfield SW18 3TB | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tram House School Tram House School 520 Garratt Lane , London SW17 0NY | - not rated | 1,798 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 | 227 yd | |
| Cafe 110 | 110 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 314 yd | |
| X O Chocolate | 87 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 437 yd | |
| Bonjour Brioche | 88 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 444 yd | |
| Local Cheese Cave | 86 Quicks Road, Wimbledon | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel 267 | William Morris House, 267 The Broadway | 575 yd | |
| The Sultan Public House | The Sultan, 78 Norman Road | 575 yd | |
| The Nelson Arms | 15 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood | 835 yd | |
| Horse and Groom | The Horse And Groom, 131 Merton High Street | 875 yd | |
| Royal Standard | The Royal Standard, 180 High Street Collier's Wood | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 108 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 317 yd | |
| Golden Place | 128 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 504 yd | |
| McChina Takeaway | 343-345 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 529 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 164 The Broadway, Wimbledon | 772 yd | |
| Fresh Fish and Kebab | 189 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 102 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 317 yd | |
| Co-op | 298 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon | 560 yd | |
| Tesco | 194 Merton Road, Wimbledon | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 7-11 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 875 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 1, Plough Lane Retail Park | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haydons Road Recreation Ground Quicks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 304 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Wimbledon North Road) (Closed) North Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Wimbledon Leisure Centre PUBLIC BATHS PUBLIC BATHS LATIMER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 397 yd |
| South Wimbledon Youth Centre Haydons Road | 565 yd | |
| Ymca (London South West) THE BROADWAY | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Colliers Wood Community Centre 66-72 66-72 HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD | 1,027 yd | |
| Browns For Health & Fitness (Closed) 127-129 127-129 High Street Colliers Wood | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Christophers Squash & Fitness Club (Closed) Plough Lane | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,058 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 239 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 165 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.