Lower Downs Road is in London and in Merton district. SW20 8QB 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 Lower Downs Road, London, SW20 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW20 8QF, SW20 8PR, SW20 8QD, SW20 8QE, SW20 8HB, SW20 8QA, SW20 8PT, SW20 8JD, SW20 8PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW20 8QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 51.2% | 54.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 8QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 32.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 48.7% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 35.8% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 9.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 10.9% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 9.8% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.8% | 57% | -2.8% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.4% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 13.7% | 6.2% | -7.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 68.2% | 64.4% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -17.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 52.7% 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 | 59.7% | 52.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 16.4% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 4.9% | -6.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 16.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 52.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 21.3% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 12% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 4.9% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| 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 Lower Downs Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% lower than the Hillside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lower Downs Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Hillside and the 292nd lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lower Downs Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2024-06-21 | £849,848 |
| Flat 13 Beaufort House, 2A Lower Downs Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,188 | 2022-01-19 | £559,011 |
| Flat 2 Beaufort House, 2A Lower Downs Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-05-27 | £333,526 |
| Flat 14 Beaufort House, 2A Lower Downs Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2020-07-14 | £489,620 |
| Flat 15 Beaufort House, 2A Lower Downs Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,500 | 2019-09-11 | £452,261 |
SW20 8QB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8QB 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 4,929 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 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dundonald Primary School Dundonald Road , SW19 3QH | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Hood Primary School Whatley Avenue , Raynes Park SW20 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wimbledon Primary School Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane SW20 0BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community 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 | 122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 2,161 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 | 87 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 28 Arterberry Road , SW20 8AH | - not rated | 385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill , SW19 4ND | - not rated | 483 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 | 186 yd | |
| House of Spice | 507 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 372 yd | |
| Dundonald Church | 577 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 375 yd | |
| Red Rose | 554 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 502 yd | |
| Kings Cafe | 556 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd | Wimbledon Squash And Badminton Club, 13 Cranbrook Road | 657 yd | |
| Wimbledon Bridge Club | Kenneth Black Memorial Hall, 56A Worple Road | 788 yd | |
| The Rushmere | 89 Ridgway, Wimbledon | 866 yd | |
| Raynes Park Tavern | 32 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 871 yd | |
| The Leather Bottle | 277 Kingston Road, Wimbledon | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Chinese | 413 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 680 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 336 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 728 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 363-365 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 732 yd | |
| Costa Coffee (Sainsburys) | Site Of, 213 Worple Road | 795 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 13 Station Buildings, Coombe Lane | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 367-373 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 724 yd | |
| Co-Op | 276-288 Kingston Road, Raynes Park | 789 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 213 Worple Road, Raynes Park | 795 yd | |
| Co-Op | 68-74 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) THE DOWNS | 167 yd | |
| Ursuline High School CRESCENT ROAD | 279 yd | |
| Ursuline Prep School Wimbledon THE DOWNS | artificial grass pitch | 329 yd |
| Wimbledon High School Sport Ground WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD WIMBLEDON HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD NURSERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 450 yd |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School MERTON HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Wimbledon College EDGE HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Results Health And Fitness (Closed) Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 724 yd |
| Hollymount Primary School CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 764 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Wimbledon Raynes Park) COOMBE LANE | health and fitness suite | 787 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.