Worple Road is in London and in Merton district. SW20 8QU 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 Worple Road, London, SW20 8QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW20 8QT, SW20 0LR, SW20 8QY, SW20 0LT, SW20 8ND, SW20 8QS, SW20 8NJ, SW20 8NE, SW20 8RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW20 8QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 46.7% | 59.8% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 26.5% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 48.3% | 56.5% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 33.1% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around SW20 8QU this area, 8.4% 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 57.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 8.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.3% | 57.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 23.8% |
| Other | 17.6% | 4.5% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 3.1% | -7.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 70.8% | 63.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -18.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 44.8% 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 | 48.6% | 44.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -38.4% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 20.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 12.8% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.8% 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 | 48.3% | 44.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 18.8% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.4% | 15.7% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 12.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 15.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 4.9% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.8% | 76.7% | -23.9% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Worple Road was 395.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 998.2% higher than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Worple Road has the highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 10th highest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308A Worple Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-09-20 | £747,781 |
| 318 Worple Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2024-04-08 | £1,664,198 |
| Flat 4 Cavendish House, 320 Worple Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2023-05-03 | £479,135 |
| 318 Worple Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2022-05-03 | £1,267,631 |
| Flat 1 Cavendish House, 320 Worple Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-04-11 | £581,273 |
SW20 8QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW20 8QU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 196 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 5,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 5,458 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 | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wimbledon Primary School Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane SW20 0BZ | 2out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Cottenham Park Road , SW20 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Hood Primary School Whatley Avenue , Raynes Park SW20 9NS | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | 4out of 4 | 1,411 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 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon College Edge Hill , SW19 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 2,230 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 | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 28 Arterberry Road , SW20 8AH | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 the Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HR | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Donhead Preparatory School 33 Edge Hill , SW19 4ND | - not rated | 1,089 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Lab | 14 Lambton Road, Raynes Park | 41 yd | |
| Three Apes | 26 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 70 yd | |
| Sai Restaurant | 193 Worple Road, Raynes Park | 110 yd | |
| Raw Bistro | 191 Worple Road, Raynes Park | 122 yd | |
| The Olive & Thai Café | 48 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park Tavern | 32 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 93 yd | |
| The Cavern Public House | 100-102 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 345 yd | |
| West Wimbledon Bowling Club | 55 Durham Road, Raynes Park | 453 yd | |
| Old Wimbledonians Association | Old Wimbledonians Sports Ground, Somerset Avenue | 1,010 yd | |
| Westside Lawn Tennis Club | 20 Woodhayes Road, Wimbledon | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee (Sainsburys) | Site Of, 213 Worple Road | 41 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 13 Station Buildings, Coombe Lane | 110 yd | |
| Raynes Kebab House | 54 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 155 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Fish and Chips | 59 Approach Road, Raynes Park | 174 yd | |
| Starbucks | 1,3,5 Station Buildings, Raynes Park Station | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 213 Worple Road, Raynes Park | 41 yd | |
| Co-Op | 68-74 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 211 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Raynes Park | 25 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 336 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Wimbledon Raynes Park) COOMBE LANE | health and fitness suite | 60 yd |
| Results Health And Fitness (Closed) Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Hollymount Primary School CAMBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 479 yd |
| Prince Georges Playing Fields GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| The Old Royal & Sun Alliance Sports Ground Westway Close | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Cottenham Park Melbury Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Raynes Park Sports Ground Taunton Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Ursuline High School CRESCENT ROAD | 744 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club (Raynes Park) BUSHEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 758 yd |
| Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) THE DOWNS | 804 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.