Postcode report
SW20 9ZU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SW20 9ZU: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW20 9ZU is a postcode in Merton Park, Merton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW20 9ZU, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW20 9ZU 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 SW20 9ZU 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 SW20 9ZU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £825k from 58 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW20 9ZU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 SW20 9ZU 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 9ZU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 79 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 9ZU
Is SW20 9ZU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% 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 9ZU?
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 9ZU?
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 9ZU?
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 9ZU?
LocaleIQ matched SW20 9ZU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW20 9ZU?
The latest median sold price is £825k based on 58 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW20 9ZU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 79 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.