Rothesay Avenue is in London and in Merton district. SW20 8JU 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 Rothesay Avenue, London, SW20 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW20 8JY, SW20 8JZ, SW20 8LU, SW20 8LT, SW20 8JX, SW20 8LX, SW20 8LS, SW20 8JS, SW20 8LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW20 8JU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 8JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 53.7% | 50.5% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 37.1% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 62.2% | 62% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
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 SW20 8JU this area, 7.6% 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 63.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 56% | 63.3% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Other | 17.4% | 3.3% | -14.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 86.7% | 74% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.8% | 48% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 21.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 17.4% | 6.3% | -11.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.9% | 47.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 23.1% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 12.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.3% | 8.6% | -11.7% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 8.2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 4.3% | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothesay Avenue was 242.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 243.1% higher than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rothesay Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hillside and the 28th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.8%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Maisonette 23 Rothesay Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-31 | £453,137 |
| 4 Rothesay Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-03-31 | £458,172 |
| Flat 29 Burlington Gate, 42 Rothesay Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £374,000 | 2025-03-03 | £376,608 |
| 15 Rothesay Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-08-06 | £418,345 |
| 11 Rothesay Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-06-07 | £421,673 |
SW20 8JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 4out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Hood Primary School Whatley Avenue , Raynes Park SW20 9NS | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Park Primary School Church Lane , Merton Park SW19 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollymount School Cambridge Road , Raynes Park SW20 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon School of Art Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QA | - not rated | 378 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 the Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 28 Arterberry Road , SW20 8AH | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Cod | 290 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 169 yd | |
| Galaxy Cafe | 304 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 169 yd | |
| Raka Indian Cuisine | 306 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 169 yd | |
| Satori Kitchen | Ground Floor Shop, 419 Kingston Road | 237 yd | |
| Chase Kebab | 334 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Leather Bottle | 277 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 394 yd | |
| Merton Bowling Club | Joseph Hood Recreation Ground, Martin Way | 688 yd | |
| Merton Football Club | Pavilion, Joseph Hood Recreation Ground | 688 yd | |
| Wilton Lawn Tennis Club | 28 Wilton Grove, Wimbledon | 696 yd | |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd | Wimbledon Squash And Badminton Club, 13 Cranbrook Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 363-365 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 116 yd | |
| Crystal Chinese | 413 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 219 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 336 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 281 yd | |
| The GC Kitchen | 148 Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon | 356 yd | |
| Waffle Jack's | 8 Merton Park Parade, Kingston Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 367-373 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 114 yd | |
| Co-Op | 276-288 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 171 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 198-202 Martin Way, Morden | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School MERTON HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| John Innes Recreation Ground Mostyn Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Rutlish School WATERY LANE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Wimbledon High School Sport Ground WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 701 yd |
| Wilton Tennis Club WILTON GROVE | tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Parish Hall Of St Mary The Virgin THE PARISH OFFICE THE PARISH OFFICE CHURCH PATH | 736 yd | |
| Dundonald Recreation Ground Dundonald Road | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) THE DOWNS | 778 yd | |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 831 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Raynes Park) BUSHEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 863 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.