Postcode report
Is SW19 3LD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SW19 3LD: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW19 3LD is a postcode in Abbey, Merton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW19 3LD, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW19 3LD are health and schools and education, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SW19 3LD is based on Merton 023 Census 2021. It covers 9,445 residents, 7,097 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 33% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near SW19 3LD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £696k from 74 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW19 3LD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW19 3LD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW19 3LD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 38 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SW19 3LD
Is SW19 3LD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 45% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SW19 3LD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW19 3LD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SW19 3LD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SW19 3LD?
LocaleIQ matched SW19 3LD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW19 3LD?
The latest median sold price is £696k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW19 3LD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 38 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.