Approach Road is in London and in Merton district. SW20 8BA is located in the Raynes Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Approach Road, London, SW20 8BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW20 8BF, SW20 8ND, SW20 8JL, SW20 8BD, SW20 8BB, SW20 8JN, SW20 8NE, SW20 0JT, SW20 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW20 8BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 46.6% | 54.8% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 45.2% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 SW20 8BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 50% | 53.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 29.3% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 53.4% | 50.8% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 56.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 11.7% | 3% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 82.2% | 72% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 58.1% | 50.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 12.3% | 18.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 9.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 50.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 28.2% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.1% | 8.9% | -7.2% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 4% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Approach Road was 81.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.2% higher than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Approach Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 187th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.2%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Approach Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-05 | £353,448 |
| 1 Approach Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-05 | £353,448 |
| 55 Approach Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-11-15 | £646,490 |
| 63B Approach Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-08-07 | £513,556 |
| 19 Approach Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-07-03 | £608,051 |
SW20 8BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
SW20 8BA 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 | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollymount School Cambridge Road , Raynes Park SW20 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wimbledon Primary School Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane SW20 0BZ | 2out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Cottenham Park Road , SW20 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Hood Primary School Whatley Avenue , Raynes Park SW20 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Burlington Road , KT3 4ND | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 28 Arterberry Road , SW20 8AH | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 the Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill , SW19 4ND | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Crust | 61 Approach Road, Raynes Park | 69 yd | |
| Mora Meza Bar | 17 Approach Road, Raynes Park | 93 yd | |
| Three Apes | 26 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 113 yd | |
| Taste of Cochin | 9 Approach Road, Raynes Park | 116 yd | |
| Prince George's Club | Prince Georges Club, 1A Prince George's Avenue | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park Tavern | 32 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 159 yd | |
| The Cavern Public House | 100-102 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 420 yd | |
| West Wimbledon Bowling Club | 55 Durham Road, Raynes Park | 598 yd | |
| Old Wimbledonians Association | Old Wimbledonians Sports Ground, Somerset Avenue | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistle Stop Fish and Chips | 59 Approach Road, Raynes Park | 62 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 13 Station Buildings, Coombe Lane | 111 yd | |
| Costa Coffee (Sainsburys) | Site Of, 213 Worple Road | 208 yd | |
| Raynes Kebab House | 54 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 221 yd | |
| Starbucks | 1,3,5 Station Buildings, Raynes Park Station | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 213 Worple Road, Raynes Park | 208 yd | |
| Co-Op | 68-74 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 271 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Raynes Park | 25 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 379 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Wimbledon Raynes Park) COOMBE LANE | health and fitness suite | 111 yd |
| Results Health And Fitness (Closed) Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Prince Georges Playing Fields GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| The Old Royal & Sun Alliance Sports Ground Westway Close | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Raynes Park) BUSHEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 602 yd |
| Hollymount Primary School CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 647 yd |
| Raynes Park Vale Fc OFFICES OFFICES GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Raynes Park Sports Ground Taunton Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 765 yd |
| All England Club Community Sports Ground MESSINES PLAYING FIELD MESSINES PLAYING FIELD GRAND DRIVE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Ursuline High School CRESCENT ROAD | 842 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.