Postcode report
SW19 8FP Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Merton
About SW19 8FP: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW19 8FP is a postcode in Wimbledon Park, Merton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW19 8FP, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW19 8FP are housing and health, 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 8FP is based on Merton 001 Census 2021. It covers 9,049 residents, 4,646 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 30% 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 7/10.
For property prices near SW19 8FP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £696k from 131 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW19 8FP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 8FP 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 8FP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 67 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 8FP
Is SW19 8FP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% 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 8FP?
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 8FP?
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 8FP?
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 8FP?
LocaleIQ matched SW19 8FP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW19 8FP?
The latest median sold price is £696k based on 131 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW19 8FP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 67 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.