The postcode SW20 8HB is located in Merton, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW20 8HB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW20 8HB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.7 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 8HB as Ethnicity central > Aspirational techies > New EU tech workers.
The closest road name to SW20 8HB is Mason Close which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lower Downs Road Wimbledon and is 70 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.02 km away at Dundonald Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Wimbledon Chase Rail Station, 753 m away.
The closest primary school to SW20 8HB (for ages 11 and under) is Ursuline Preparatory School. 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 local pub for residents of SW20 8HB is Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd and is 596 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 18, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 102.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 52% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SW20 8HB 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 8HB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW20 8HB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW20 8HB
| 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 8HB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall School Wimbledon | Independent school | 4-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 62 m |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 104 m |
| Ursuline Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 221 m | |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London | Independent school | 2-6 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 351 m |
| Norwegian School in London | Independent school | 6-16 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 351 m |
| Donhead Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 483 m | |
| Wimbledon College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 509 m |
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 3, 2012) | 599 m |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School | Independent school | 5-7 | 634 m | |
| Hollymount School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2018) | 779 m |
| King's College School | Independent school | 11-18 | 887 m | |
| Dundonald Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 9, 2009) | 967 m |
| Joseph Hood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 987 m |
| Rutlish School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (April 26, 2017) | 1.03 km |
| Wimbledon High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.16 km | |
| The Rowans School | Independent school | 3-7 | 1.41 km | |
| West Wimbledon Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 13, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| Merton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2015) | 1.47 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.49 km |
| The Study Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.52 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW20 8HB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Convent High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 104 m | |
| The Lantern Coffee House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2018 | 151 m | |
| 6th Form Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2017 | 160 m | |
| Ursuline Preparatory School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 221 m | |
| Ararat House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2018 | 240 m | |
| Southey Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2020 | 358 m | |
| St Teresas Home For The Elderly | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2021 | 379 m | |
| House of Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 404 m | |
| The Wimbledon Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 20, 2019 | 451 m | |
| Sheena News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 10, 2021 | 458 m | |
| Donhead Prep School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 483 m | |
| Dundonald Church | Awaiting Inspection | 493 m | |
| Hall School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2018 | 508 m | |
| Wimbledon College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 19, 2018 | 509 m | |
| Dicky Birds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 10, 2021 | 513 m | |
| Kings Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2021 | 532 m | |
| Red Rose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2021 | 532 m | |
| Fennies Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 16, 2018 | 541 m | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2018 | 596 m | |
| Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2020 | 596 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW20 8HB - Data from Apr 2022
| Lower Downs Road Wimbledon | 70 m | |
| Lower Downs Road Wimbledon | 89 m | |
| Albert Grove | 162 m | |
| Albert Grove | 162 m | |
| Arterberry Road | 283 m | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 1.02 km | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 1.02 km | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 1.02 km | |
| Wimbledon Chase Rail Station | 753 m | |
| Raynes Park Rail Station | 850 m | |
| Wimbledon Rail Station | 1.25 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.61 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.61 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.62 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.25 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.42 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.89 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW20 8HB - Data from Dec 2021
| Lady Jane's Wood | 1.19 km | |
| Rushmere Pond | 1.21 km | |
| Cannon Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Shadwell Wood | 1.78 km | |
| Cherry Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Bluegate Pond | 1.95 km | |
| Farm Bog | 2 km | |
| Fishpond Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Jubilee Clump | 2.48 km | |
| Wimbledon Park Lake | 2.57 km | |
| Ashen Grove Wood | 2.74 km | |
| Silent Pools | 2.75 km | |
| Queen's Mere | 2.86 km | |
| Jerry's Hill | 3.14 km | |
| Silver Hill | 3.32 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW20 8HB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 75.9 Mbps | 102.9 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 18.4 Mbps | 14.4 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 14.4 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 48% | 100% | 91.4 | 16.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 52% | 52% | 713.5 | 42.5 |
Energy usage data for SW20 8HB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.41426200 |
| Longitude | -0.22129700 |
| OS Easting | 523792 |
| OS Northing | 0169861 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wimbledon |
| Electoral Ward | Hillside |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Aspirational techies Subgroup: New EU tech workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Merton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035415 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Merton 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Merton 011D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3D1 |