Postcode report
SW20 8NH Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SW20 8NH: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW20 8NH is a postcode in Raynes Park, Merton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW20 8NH, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW20 8NH are health and schools and education, 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 SW20 8NH is based on Merton 016 Census 2021. It covers 8,589 residents, 5,146 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 35% privately rented, 14% 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 6/10.
For property prices near SW20 8NH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £825k from 108 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW20 8NH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 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 2 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW20 8NH 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 SW20 8NH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 39 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 SW20 8NH
Is SW20 8NH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 41% 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 SW20 8NH?
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 SW20 8NH?
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 SW20 8NH?
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 SW20 8NH?
LocaleIQ matched SW20 8NH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW20 8NH?
The latest median sold price is £825k based on 108 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW20 8NH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 39 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.