Postcode report
SW19 4AQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SW19 4AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW19 4AQ is a postcode in Hillside, Merton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW19 4AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 84/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW19 4AQ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 4AQ is based on Merton 004 Census 2021. It covers 7,656 residents, 6,690 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 49% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 9% 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 9/10.
For property prices near SW19 4AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £696k from 48 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW19 4AQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW19 4AQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW19 4AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 62 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 4AQ
Is SW19 4AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 84/100 (top 1% 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 4AQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW19 4AQ?
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 4AQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SW19 4AQ?
LocaleIQ matched SW19 4AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW19 4AQ?
The latest median sold price is £696k based on 48 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW19 4AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 62 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.