Linkway is in London and in Merton district. SW20 9AZ is located in the West Barnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wimbledon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linkway, London, SW20 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW20 9AX, SW20 9LP, KT3 6HP, SW20 9LW, SW20 9LR, KT3 6LP, SW20 9LS, KT3 4PS, SW20 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW20 9AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.2% | 48.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.3% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW20 9AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 35.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 54% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 55.6% | 59% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.7% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 49.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 14.2% | 4% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 12.5% | 7.9% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 70.6% | 60.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Arab | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 65% | 56.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 56.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 26.9% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 3.8% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linkway was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.6% lower than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linkway has the 35th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 100th lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Linkway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2022-08-30 | £882,214 |
| 72 Linkway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,022 | 2021-01-11 | £608,348 |
| 60 Linkway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2016-11-09 | £829,408 |
| 76 Linkway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2014-09-17 | £648,345 |
| 72 Linkway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2014-06-30 | £677,686 |
SW20 9AZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Burlington Road , KT3 4ND | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wimbledon Primary School Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane SW20 0BZ | 2out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Junior School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School Burlington Road , KT3 4LT | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Primary School Grand Drive , SW20 9NA | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park High School Bushey Road , SW20 0JL | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Holy Cross School 25 Sandal Road , KT3 5AR | 4out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coombe Girls' School Clarence Avenue , KT3 3TU | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) South Bank , KT6 6DF | - not rated | 5,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames Colleges Group Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ | - not rated | 5,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 956 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwegian School in London 28 Arterberry Rd , Wimbledon SW20 8AH | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London 28 Arterberry Road , SW20 8AH | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 the Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 1,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Moda London | 259 Burlington Road, New Malden | 248 yd | |
| Servest Food Co - Tesco Staff Canteen | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 299 yd | |
| Chick N Beer | Ground Floor Restaurant, 282 Burlington Road | 347 yd | |
| Yo To Go | Tesco Superstore, 300 | 355 yd | |
| Jin Go Gae | 272 Burlington Road, New Malden | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings College School Sports Ground | Kingsway, New Malden | 674 yd | |
| The Cavern Public House | 100-102 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 920 yd | |
| Earl Beatty | 365 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 921 yd | |
| Old Blues RFC | The Old Blues Rfc, Arthur Road | 954 yd | |
| Old Tenisonians Sports Club | Archbishop Tenison's School Sports Ground, Arthur Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris + Hoole | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 299 yd | |
| Starbucks | 1,3,5 Station Buildings, Raynes Park Station | 653 yd | |
| Deluxe Pizza | 27 West Barnes Lane, Raynes Park | 791 yd | |
| Ecklee Grill | 355 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 921 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Fish and Chips | 59 Approach Road, Raynes Park | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Warehouse & Tesco.Com, 300 Beverley Way | 299 yd | |
| Waitrose & Partners Raynes Park | 25 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 854 yd | |
| Co-Op | 68-74 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park | 926 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 213 Worple Road, Raynes Park | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park High School BUSHEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 234 yd |
| The Old Royal & Sun Alliance Sports Ground Westway Close | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Old Emanuel Rfc (Blagdons Sports Ground) OLD EMANUEL SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS OLD EMANUEL SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS BEVERLEY WAY | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| World Of Golf London BEVERLEY WAY | golf | 614 yd |
| Raynes Park Vale Fc OFFICES OFFICES GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Wimbledon) GOALS SOCCER CENTRE GOALS SOCCER CENTRE BEVERLEY WAY | artificial grass pitch | 737 yd |
| Raynes Park Sports Ground Taunton Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Prince Georges Playing Fields GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| King'S College School Sports Ground KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Beverley Park BEVERLEY PARK PAVILION BEVERLEY PARK PAVILION PARK VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 918 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.