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SW20 8 area guide

Who lives in SW20 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Merton
Region
London
Population
20,593 (2024)
At a glance

What SW20 8 is like

The SW20 8 postcode sector in Merton covers 200 live postcodes and is home to about 20,593 people across 12 census neighbourhoods. 57.8% of households own their home, 34.5% rent privately and 7.2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 35–39, and 66.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in SW20 8 sold for a median of £715,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How SW20 8 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.9/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
3/ 10

Lower than most — 14.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£715,000

Median over 138 sales in SW20 8, +2% on the year before.

TransportMore
10.0/ 10

Excellent — 11 stations within a mile, 33 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 5 rated schools in SW20 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£100,829

Average a year, before tax — higher than 99% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    A big private rental marketPositive

    34.5% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.

  2. 02
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.9 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  3. 03
    Low crimePositive

    14.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  4. 04
    Well connectedPositive

    11 stations within a mile and 33 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  5. 05
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

SW20 8 FAQs

01
Is SW20 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.9 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 14.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10 (excellent).
02
How much does a house cost in SW20 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £715,000.

Homes in SW20 8 sold for a median of £715,000 across 138 sales in the year to August 2026, +2% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is SW20 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 14.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around SW20 8, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.
04
Who lives in SW20 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 35–39, at 9.8% of residents. 57.8% of households own their home. The most common home is purpose-built flat (31.4%).
05
Which council covers SW20 8?

SW20 8 is in Merton.

SW20 8 is in Merton, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is SW20 8?

Connectivity scores 10.0 out of 10.

There are 33 bus stops within 800m and 11 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 10.0 out of 10 (excellent). The nearest station is Wimbledon Chase Rail Station, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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