The postcode SW20 8AR is located in Merton, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW20 8AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW20 8AR is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 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 SW20 8AR as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to SW20 8AR is Cumberland Close which is centered 17 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Arterberry Road Copse Hill and is 259 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.21 km away at Dundonald Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Raynes Park Rail Station, 936 m away.
The closest primary school to SW20 8AR (for ages 11 and under) is Donhead Preparatory School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Wimbledon College. The last OFSTED inspection on December 5, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of SW20 8AR is Westside Lawn Tennis Club and is 370 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on July 20, 2016.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for SW20 8AR 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 SW20 8AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW20 8AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW20 8AR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW20 8AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian School in London | Independent school | 6-16 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 92 m |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London | Independent school | 2-6 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 92 m |
| Donhead Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 217 m | |
| Ursuline Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 232 m | |
| Hall School Wimbledon | Independent school | 4-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 327 m |
| Wimbledon College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 330 m |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 345 m |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School | Independent school | 5-7 | 377 m | |
| King's College School | Independent school | 11-18 | 545 m | |
| Hollymount School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2018) | 645 m |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 3, 2012) | 956 m |
| The Rowans School | Independent school | 3-7 | 1.07 km | |
| The Study Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.16 km | |
| Wimbledon High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.17 km | |
| Dundonald Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 9, 2009) | 1.19 km |
| Joseph Hood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 1.36 km |
| Rutlish School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (April 26, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 1.45 km |
| West Wimbledon Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 13, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Willington School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW20 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresas Home For The Elderly | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2021 | 40 m | |
| Hall School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 195 m | |
| Donhead Prep School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 217 m | |
| 6th Form Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2017 | 232 m | |
| Ursuline Preparatory School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 232 m | |
| Wimbledon College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2018 | 330 m | |
| Ursuline Convent High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 345 m | |
| Westside Lawn Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 20, 2016 | 370 m | |
| Westside Lawn Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 29, 2019 | 370 m | |
| The Lantern Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2018 | 406 m | |
| Swan Hotel Public House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 520 m | |
| Ararat House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2018 | 535 m | |
| Dicky Birds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 540 m | |
| Alexander House Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2018 | 543 m | |
| Kings College School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2018 | 545 m | |
| Sixth Form Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 545 m | |
| Hand In Hand | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 547 m | |
| The Crooked Billet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 547 m | |
| Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 578 m | |
| Lighthouse Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 4, 2022 | 578 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW20 8AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Arterberry Road Copse Hill | 259 m | |
| Edge Hill | 323 m | |
| Copse Hill Christ Church | 348 m | |
| Edge Hill | 382 m | |
| Lower Downs Road Wimbledon | 416 m | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 1.21 km | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 1.21 km | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 1.21 km | |
| Raynes Park Rail Station | 936 m | |
| Wimbledon Chase Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| Wimbledon Rail Station | 1.34 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.42 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.42 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.43 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.56 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.73 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 29.2 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW20 8AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Lady Jane's Wood | 806 m | |
| Rushmere Pond | 912 m | |
| Shadwell Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Farm Bog | 1.62 km | |
| Bluegate Pond | 1.65 km | |
| Fishpond Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Cannon Hill | 1.91 km | |
| Jubilee Clump | 2.11 km | |
| Cherry Wood | 2.26 km | |
| Silent Pools | 2.37 km | |
| Wimbledon Park Lake | 2.43 km | |
| Queen's Mere | 2.5 km | |
| Ashen Grove Wood | 2.61 km | |
| Jerry's Hill | 2.8 km | |
| Silver Hill | 2.94 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW20 8AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.41681000 |
| Longitude | -0.22505200 |
| OS Easting | 523524 |
| OS Northing | 0170138 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wimbledon |
| Electoral Ward | Raynes Park |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Merton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035411 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Merton 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Merton 010A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |