Meadway is in London and in Merton district. SW20 9HY 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 Meadway, London, SW20 9HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW20 9ED, SW20 9JB, SW20 9HX, SW20 9BG, SW20 9HU, SW20 9JA, SW20 9JD, SW20 9JE, SW20 9BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW20 9HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.3% | 49.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 9HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 34.8% | 32% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 59% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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%) 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 | 56% | 60.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 27.9% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 9HY this area, 7.4% 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 60.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 2.6% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 60.3% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 26.5% |
| Other | 10.3% | 1.5% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78% | 79.9% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 71.4% | 70.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 6.5% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 70.8% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 22.7% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 1.9% | -7.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 0.8% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadway was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% higher than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadway has the 43rd highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 218th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Meadway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2025-05-16 | £949,678 |
| 6 Meadway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2025-03-27 | £734,932 |
| 2C - 2D Meadway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2023-06-30 | £422,955 |
| 2B Meadway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-12-13 | £470,519 |
| 16 Meadway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2022-09-23 | £911,797 |
SW20 9HY 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 5,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 5,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher RC Primary School Grand Drive , SW20 9NA | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Primary School Grand Drive , SW20 9NA | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey First School West Barnes Lane , KT3 4PN | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Burlington Road , KT3 4ND | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wimbledon Primary School Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane SW20 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,713 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom House School Blossom House School , Station Road KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge House School 159 Pepys Road , SW20 8NP | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre | 170 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 387 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 218-220 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 548 yd | |
| Little Forest Folk | 320A Cannon Hill Lane, Raynes Park | 631 yd | |
| La Moda London | 259 Burlington Road, New Malden | 751 yd | |
| Chick N Beer | Ground Floor Restaurant, 282 Burlington Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings College School Sports Ground | Kingsway, New Malden | 429 yd | |
| Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club | Raynes Park Vale Footbal Club, Prince Georges Playing Fields | 486 yd | |
| Old Blues RFC | The Old Blues Rfc, Arthur Road | 893 yd | |
| Old Tenisonians Sports Club | Archbishop Tenison's School Sports Ground, Arthur Road | 893 yd | |
| KCS Old Boys RFC | School Sports Club House, Archbishop Tenisons School Sports Ground | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris + Hoole | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 883 yd | |
| Starbucks | 1,3,5 Station Buildings, Raynes Park Station | 969 yd | |
| Ecklee Grill | 355 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 992 yd | |
| Kingfish | 324 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 1,037 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Fish and Chips | 59 Approach Road, Raynes Park | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Warehouse & Tesco.Com, 300 Beverley Way | 883 yd | |
| Co-Op | 300 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park Vale Fc OFFICES OFFICES GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| All England Club Community Sports Ground MESSINES PLAYING FIELD MESSINES PLAYING FIELD GRAND DRIVE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 512 yd |
| King'S College School Sports Ground KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 534 yd |
| St Catherine'S Football Ground GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| The Old Royal & Sun Alliance Sports Ground Westway Close | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Prince Georges Playing Fields GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Old Blues Rugby Football Club ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Raynes Park) BUSHEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 799 yd |
| Archbishop Tenison'S School Sports Ground ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Raynes Park High School BUSHEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 843 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.