The postcode SW20 8BU is located in Merton, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in December 2015 and is an active postcode. SW20 8BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW20 8BU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 8BU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to SW20 8BU is Oxford Avenue which is centered 35 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wimbledon Chase Station and is 119 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.1 km away at Merton Park Tram Stop The closest railway station is Wimbledon Chase Rail Station, 96 m away.
The closest primary school to SW20 8BU (for ages 11 and under) is Joseph Hood Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 12, 2022. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Ursuline High School Wimbledon. The last OFSTED inspection on October 13, 2021 rated this school as Good
The nearest takeaway food is available from Chase Grill and is 53 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 19, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 19.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SW20 8BU 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 8BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW20 8BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW20 8BU
| Introduction | December 2015 |
| 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 8BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Hood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 263 m |
| Rutlish School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (April 26, 2017) | 449 m |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 3, 2012) | 452 m |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 810 m |
| Hall School Wimbledon | Independent school | 4-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 826 m |
| Merton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2015) | 958 m |
| Ursuline Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 970 m | |
| Dundonald Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 9, 2009) | 1.03 km |
| Norwegian School in London | Independent school | 6-16 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London | Independent school | 2-6 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| Poplar Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| Hillcross Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 22, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| Wimbledon College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.23 km |
| Donhead Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.23 km | |
| Hollymount School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School | Independent school | 5-7 | 1.37 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.42 km |
| Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Pelham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| West Wimbledon Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 13, 2018) | 1.53 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW20 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 19, 2019 | 53 m | |
| Fireaway Wimbledon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Pizza Go Go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 5, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Tiger Top | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 19, 2021 | 53 m | |
| Wimbledon Chase SF Connect | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2019 | 53 m | |
| Crystal Chinese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 58 m | |
| Day 1 Linker Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2020 | 58 m | |
| Duchy | Awaiting Inspection | 58 m | |
| Merton Wine Merchants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 58 m | |
| Satori Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 58 m | |
| Co-Op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 156 m | |
| Galaxy Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 18, 2021 | 156 m | |
| Raka Indian Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 156 m | |
| Super Cod | Awaiting Inspection | 156 m | |
| Wimbledon Chase Gateway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 19, 2020 | 156 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 246 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2020 | 246 m | |
| Breakfast and after school club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2016 | 263 m | |
| Cater Link at Joseph Hood Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 263 m | |
| Chartwells @ Harris Academy wimbledon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2018 | 263 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW20 8BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Wimbledon Chase Station | 119 m | |
| Merton Park Baptist Church | 140 m | |
| Merton Park Baptist Church | 148 m | |
| Lower Downs Road | 156 m | |
| Wimbledon Chase Station | 186 m | |
| Merton Park Tram Stop | 1.1 km | |
| Merton Park Tram Stop | 1.11 km | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 1.11 km | |
| Wimbledon Chase Rail Station | 96 m | |
| South Merton Rail Station | 960 m | |
| Raynes Park Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 6.12 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 6.13 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 6.13 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.58 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.75 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.2 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW20 8BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Cannon Hill | 1.13 km | |
| Cherry Wood | 1.22 km | |
| Rushmere Pond | 1.93 km | |
| Lady Jane's Wood | 1.95 km | |
| Shadwell Wood | 2.5 km | |
| Bluegate Pond | 2.65 km | |
| Farm Bog | 2.76 km | |
| Fishpond Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Wimbledon Park Lake | 3.05 km | |
| Ashen Grove Wood | 3.19 km | |
| Jubilee Clump | 3.24 km | |
| Silent Pools | 3.52 km | |
| Back Green | 3.61 km | |
| Queen's Mere | 3.61 km | |
| Paper Mill Cut | 3.67 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW20 8BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 20.1 Mbps | 19.6 Mbps | 22.89 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 1.1 Mbps | 1.25 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 9 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 100% | 0% | 20 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SW20 8BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.40861800 |
| Longitude | -0.21501700 |
| OS Easting | 524244 |
| OS Northing | 0169244 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wimbledon |
| Electoral Ward | Cannon Hill |
| 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: Commuters with young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Merton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035434 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Merton 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Merton 016A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |