The postcode SW19 2RU is located in Merton, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in June 1997 and is an active postcode. SW19 2RU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SW19 2RU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SW19 2RU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to SW19 2RU is Lyon Road which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Merton Abbey and is 377 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 589 m away at South Wimbledon Underground Station The closest railway station is Haydons Road Rail Station, 1.51 km away.
The closest primary school to SW19 2RU (for ages 11 and under) is Merton Abbey Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 22, 2019.
Policing for SW19 2RU is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Sutton and Merton is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SW19 2RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW19 2RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW19 2RU
| Introduction | June 1997 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW19 2RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Abbey Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 336 m |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon | Academy | 11-19 | 336 m | |
| Haslemere Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 562 m |
| Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 719 m |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 26, 2019) | 771 m |
| Singlegate Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 20, 2009) | 888 m |
| Pelham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 993 m |
| Liberty Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| Garfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 30, 2019) | 1.13 km |
| Merton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2015) | 1.14 km |
| The London Acorn School | Independent school | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.24 km |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2013) | 1.34 km |
| Poplar Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| Bond Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| RISE Education | Independent school | 13-16 | Good (June 7, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| Benedict Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.39 km | |
| Melrose School | Special school | 4-16 | Good (May 15, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| The Priory CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.51 km |
| Eagle House School | Special school | 4-12 | Good (November 8, 2019) | 1.58 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW19 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Bridges Ltd | Exempt June 11, 2020 | 71 m | |
| Lucky Foods Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 7, 2020 | 71 m | |
| SOUVRE UK Ltd | Exempt November 6, 2018 | 71 m | |
| Britannia Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2019 | 122 m | |
| Dee's Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 13, 2017 | 122 m | |
| Forest Hills Gelato | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2022 | 122 m | |
| Ristretto Events Limited | Awaiting Inspection | 122 m | |
| FieldGoods | Awaiting Inspection | 128 m | |
| Millers Bespoke Bakery Ltd | Exempt January 18, 2022 | 128 m | |
| The Brioche | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2021 | 128 m | |
| Aprils Baker | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2020 | 184 m | |
| Assisted by Nature | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2019 | 184 m | |
| Ban Yai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 4, 2018 | 184 m | |
| Belgian Brasserie | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 18, 2019 | 184 m | |
| Blushing Cook | Awaiting Inspection | 184 m | |
| Colour House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2019 | 184 m | |
| Elegateau Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2018 | 184 m | |
| FULLSTOP CATERING | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2018 | 184 m | |
| Gimme Samosa | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 4, 2019 | 184 m | |
| Graveney Gin | Exempt March 4, 2019 | 184 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW19 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Merton Abbey | 377 m | |
| Merton High Street Haydons Rd | 441 m | |
| Merton Abbey | 441 m | |
| Merton High Street Haydons Rd | 454 m | |
| Merton Abbey Merton High Street | 475 m | |
| South Wimbledon Underground Station | 589 m | |
| Morden Road Tram Stop | 604 m | |
| Morden Road Tram Stop | 614 m | |
| Haydons Road Rail Station | 1.51 km | |
| Haydons Road Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| Haydons Road Rail Station | 1.53 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.7 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.72 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.73 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.84 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.39 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW19 2RU - Data from Dec 2021
| Paper Mill Cut | 2.45 km | |
| Cherry Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Cannon Hill | 2.95 km | |
| Selby Green | 2.98 km | |
| Wimbledon Park Lake | 3.05 km | |
| Ashen Grove Wood | 3.05 km | |
| Rushmere Pond | 3.07 km | |
| St Alban's Grove | 3.22 km | |
| Lady Jane's Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Greenshaw Wood | 3.52 km | |
| Bluegate Pond | 3.52 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 4.14 km | |
| Shadwell Wood | 4.19 km | |
| Farm Bog | 4.24 km | |
| Jubilee Clump | 4.44 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.41202900 |
| Longitude | -0.18532200 |
| OS Easting | 526298 |
| OS Northing | 0169674 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wimbledon |
| Electoral Ward | Abbey |
| Local Authority District | Merton |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London South |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000024 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Sutton and Merton |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
South West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS South West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Merton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035421 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Merton 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Merton 012A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |