Southdown Road is in London and in Merton district. SW20 8PX is located in the Hillside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southdown Road, London, SW20 8PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW20 8PY, SW20 8QE, SW19 4JE, SW20 8QF, SW20 8PZ, SW20 8SS, SW20 8SH, SW20 8QB, SW20 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW20 8PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.8% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.2% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.9% | 35.8% | -11.1% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 50.7% | 10.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 52.4% | 61.2% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 28.7% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 8PX this area, 6.4% 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 68.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.3% | 68.8% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 35.0% |
| Other | 10.6% | 2.3% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 81.5% | 74.6% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 68.2% | 63.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64% | 63.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 15.1% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 4.1% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 3.2% | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southdown Road was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% lower than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Southdown Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hillside and the 249th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72A Southdown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-10 | £629,358 |
| 78B Southdown Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-02-10 | £522,931 |
| 86 Southdown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-09-18 | £725,048 |
| 47 Southdown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,280,000 | 2024-05-17 | £1,337,411 |
| 39 Southdown Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2023-07-04 | £991,276 |
SW20 8PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8PX 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4,990 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 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollymount School Cambridge Road , Raynes Park SW20 0SQ | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Hood Primary School Whatley Avenue , Raynes Park SW20 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Russell Road , Wimbledon SW19 1QL | 4out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 the Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 28 Arterberry Road , SW20 8AH | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill , SW19 4ND | - not rated | 522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall School | 17 The Downs, Wimbledon | 287 yd | |
| House of Spice | 507 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 320 yd | |
| Dundonald Church | 577 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 429 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | 12 Cranbrook Road, Wimbledon | 565 yd | |
| The AELTC (Championships) | AELTC, Church Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd | Wimbledon Squash And Badminton Club, 13 Cranbrook Road | 565 yd | |
| Wimbledon Bridge Club | Kenneth Black Memorial Hall, 56A Worple Road | 706 yd | |
| The Leather Bottle | 277 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 786 yd | |
| The Rushmere | 89 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 886 yd | |
| Wilton Lawn Tennis Club | 28 Wilton Grove, Wimbledon | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Chinese | 413 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 605 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 363-365 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 624 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 336 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 660 yd | |
| The GC Kitchen | 148 Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon | 756 yd | |
| Waffle Jack's | 8 Merton Park Parade, Kingston Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 367-373 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 618 yd | |
| Co-Op | 276-288 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 681 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 213 Worple Road, Raynes Park | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) THE DOWNS | 272 yd | |
| Wimbledon High School Sport Ground WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 364 yd |
| Ursuline Prep School Wimbledon THE DOWNS | artificial grass pitch | 401 yd |
| Ursuline High School CRESCENT ROAD | 403 yd | |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School MERTON HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 624 yd |
| Wimbledon College EDGE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Results Health And Fitness (Closed) Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Dundonald Recreation Ground Dundonald Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Wimbledon Raynes Park) COOMBE LANE | health and fitness suite | 903 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 | 91.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.4% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.