Grand Drive is in London and in Merton district. SW20 9LY 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 Grand Drive, London, SW20 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW20 9LZ, SW20 9JE, SW20 9LX, SW20 9JA, SW20 9NA, SW20 9JB, SW20 9JF, SW20 9JH, SW20 9HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW20 9LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 9LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 25.6% | 28.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 60.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 55.8% | 56% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 52.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 78.2% | 78.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 75.4% | 72.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 7.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 72.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 17.5% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 1.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 5.1% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grand Drive was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Grand Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 80th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Grand Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-11-15 | £843,294 |
| 135 Grand Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £920,135 | 2021-09-01 | £999,628 |
| 151 Grand Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £801,000 | 2020-08-14 | £886,603 |
| 135 Grand Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2019-04-26 | £796,073 |
| 133 Grand Drive, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2018-10-29 | £785,818 |
SW20 9LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9LY 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 5,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Nursery School Fairfield East , KT1 2PT | - not rated | 5,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,427 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 | 543 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Primary School Grand Drive , SW20 9NA | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey First School West Barnes Lane , KT3 4PN | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Burlington Road , KT3 4ND | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Wimbledon Primary School Bodnant Gardens , West Barnes Lane SW20 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,016 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 | 1,279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 3,921 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 | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | - not rated | 2,057 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 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 2,150 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 | 1,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,934 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 | 866 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Montessori School Spencer Road , Raynes Park SW20 0QN | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge House School 159 Pepys Road , SW20 8NP | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall School Wimbledon 17 The Downs , Wimbledon SW20 8HF | - not rated | 2,045 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 | 228 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 218-220 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 395 yd | |
| Little Forest Folk | 320A Cannon Hill Lane, Raynes Park | 526 yd | |
| La Moda London | 259 Burlington Road, New Malden | 735 yd | |
| Chick N Beer | Ground Floor Restaurant, 282 Burlington Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings College School Sports Ground | Kingsway, New Malden | 236 yd | |
| Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club | Raynes Park Vale Footbal Club, Prince Georges Playing Fields | 328 yd | |
| Old Blues RFC | The Old Blues Rfc, Arthur Road | 699 yd | |
| Old Tenisonians Sports Club | Archbishop Tenison's School Sports Ground, Arthur Road | 699 yd | |
| KCS Old Boys RFC | School Sports Club House, Archbishop Tenisons School Sports Ground | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecklee Grill | 355 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 817 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 346 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 885 yd | |
| China World | 322 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 885 yd | |
| Blossom and Brew | 328 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 885 yd | |
| Harris + Hoole | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 300 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 877 yd | |
| Tesco | Warehouse & Tesco.Com, 300 Beverley Way | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S College School Sports Ground KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 326 yd |
| St Catherine'S Football Ground GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Old Blues Rugby Football Club ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Raynes Park Vale Fc OFFICES OFFICES GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Archbishop Tenison'S School Sports Ground ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| All England Club Community Sports Ground MESSINES PLAYING FIELD MESSINES PLAYING FIELD GRAND DRIVE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 706 yd |
| The Old Royal & Sun Alliance Sports Ground Westway Close | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Prince Georges Playing Fields GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Raynes Park High School BUSHEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields Marina Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 995 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 | 214.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.