Derwent Road is in London and in Merton district. SW20 9NH is located in the Lower Morden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derwent Road, London, SW20 9NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW20 9NF, SW20 9NJ, SM4 4JR, SW20 9NE, SW20 9NQ, SM4 4JS, SM4 4SG, SW20 9HJ, SM4 4JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW20 9NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.1% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.9% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 41.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 44.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 49.2% | 59% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 30.5% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 16.2% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 11% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 40.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 13.2% | 3.7% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 11.3% | 8.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 73.6% | 71.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 65% | 58.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 14.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 8.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 58% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 21.5% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 5% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Road was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% higher than the Cannon Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Derwent Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Derwent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2024-09-27 | £316,062 |
| 21 Derwent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-02 | £249,260 |
| 58 Derwent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-08-03 | £266,848 |
| 69 Derwent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-06-30 | £338,009 |
| 40 Derwent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-03-22 | £301,867 |
SW20 9NH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9NH 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 4,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 5,210 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 | 3out of 4 | 101 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfeild Primary School Lower Morden Lane , SM4 4SJ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aragon Primary School Aragon Primary School , Aragon Road SM4 4QU | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School Green Lane , KT4 8AS | 2out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross Primary School Ashridge Way , SM4 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community 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 | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon Crescent Road , Wimbledon SW20 8HA | 4out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 973 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perseid School Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT | 4out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Study School 57 Thetford Road , KT3 5DP | - not rated | 2,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier | 340 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 202 yd | |
| Eat Well Cafe | 366 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 242 yd | |
| Little Forest Folk | 320A Cannon Hill Lane, Raynes Park | 322 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 218-220 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 344 yd | |
| Annex Abbey House | 459 Hillcross Avenue, Morden | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raynes Park Vale Sports & Social Club | Raynes Park Vale Footbal Club, Prince Georges Playing Fields | 409 yd | |
| Morden Brook | The Morden Brook Public House, Lower Morden Lane | 418 yd | |
| Kings College School Sports Ground | Kingsway, New Malden | 720 yd | |
| Old Blues RFC | The Old Blues Rfc, Arthur Road | 829 yd | |
| Old Tenisonians Sports Club | Archbishop Tenison's School Sports Ground, Arthur Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfish | 324 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 178 yd | |
| Ecklee Grill | 355 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 1,034 yd | |
| Lucky Fish Bar | 346 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 1,052 yd | |
| China World | 322 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 1,052 yd | |
| Blossom and Brew | 328 West Barnes Lane, New Malden | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 300 Grand Drive, Raynes Park | 170 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine'S Football Ground GRAND DRIVE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Old Blues Rugby Football Club ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| King'S College School Sports Ground KINGSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Aragon Primary School ARAGON ROAD | tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Archbishop Tenison'S School Sports Ground ARTHUR ROAD | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields Marina Avenue | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| King Georges Playing Fields Tudor Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.