Postcode SW20 8HT (Merton)

Map showing SW20 8HT and nearby postcodes

The postcode SW20 8HT is located in Merton, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW20 8HT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SW20 8HT is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 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 8HT as Cosmopolitans > Aspiring and affluent > EU white-collar workers.

The closest road name to SW20 8HT is Worple Avenue which is centered 103 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Albert Grove and is 122 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 958 m away at Dundonald Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Wimbledon Chase Rail Station, 863 m away.

The closest primary school to SW20 8HT (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 8HT is Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd and is 515 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 18, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 155.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for SW20 8HT 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SW20 8HT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SW20 8HT, and the approximate distance away.

Worple Avenue 103 m
Edge Hill Court 137 m
Albert Grove 170 m
St Anne's Mews 171 m
Worple Road 186 m
Mason Close 197 m
The Downs 202 m
Midmoor Road 204 m
Crescent Road 210 m
Southridge Place 213 m
Southdown Drive 235 m
Edge Hill 239 m
Ethelbert Road 239 m
Thaxted Place 261 m
Lansdowne Close 263 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SW20 8HT

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW20 8HT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ursuline Preparatory School 85 m
Hall School Wimbledon Good
(February 28, 2019)
103 m
Ursuline High School Wimbledon Good
(October 13, 2021)
208 m
Norwegian School in London Good
(March 1, 2018)
308 m
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London Good
(May 24, 2018)
308 m
Donhead Preparatory School 347 m
Wimbledon College Good
(December 5, 2017)
359 m
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School 489 m
Wimbledon Chase Primary School Outstanding
(May 3, 2012)
652 m
King's College School 755 m
Hollymount School Good
(June 26, 2018)
828 m
Dundonald Primary School Outstanding
(March 9, 2009)
921 m
Wimbledon High School GDST 1.04 km
Rutlish School Outstanding
(April 26, 2017)
1.11 km
Joseph Hood Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
1.12 km
The Rowans School 1.37 km
The Study Preparatory School 1.39 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.44 km
Willington School 1.48 km
Merton Park Primary School Outstanding
(July 2, 2015)
1.52 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW20 8HT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ursuline Preparatory School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 2, 2018
85 m
6th Form Cafe School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 9, 2017
95 m
Ursuline Convent High School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 2, 2018
208 m
The Lantern Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 5, 2018
279 m
St Teresas Home For The Elderly Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 18, 2021
314 m
Donhead Prep School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
347 m
Wimbledon College School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 19, 2018
359 m
The Wimbledon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 20, 2019
364 m
Hall School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 2, 2018
382 m
Ararat House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 16, 2018
387 m
Fennies Day Nursery School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 16, 2018
474 m
Southey Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 20, 2020
489 m
Eurest c/o Royal Mail Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 4, 2018
515 m
Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 18, 2020
515 m
House of Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 19, 2021
544 m
Cafe 21 Wimbledon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
556 m
The All England Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 2, 2021
556 m
Wingfield Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 19, 2019
556 m
Swan Hotel Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 8, 2021
562 m
Dicky Birds Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 10, 2021
603 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW20 8HT - Data from Apr 2022

Albert Grove Bus Stop/Station 122 m
Albert Grove Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Lower Downs Road Wimbledon Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Lower Downs Road Wimbledon Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Darlaston Road Bus Stop/Station 266 m
Dundonald Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 958 m
Dundonald Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 958 m
Dundonald Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 961 m
Wimbledon Chase Rail Station Rail 863 m
Raynes Park Rail Station Rail 968 m
Wimbledon Rail Station Rail 1.15 km
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier Ferry 5.46 km
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier Ferry 5.47 km
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier Ferry 5.47 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 28.4 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 28.57 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 29.03 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW20 8HT - Data from Dec 2021

Rushmere Pond Inland Water 1.07 km
Lady Jane's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Shadwell Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Cannon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km
Bluegate Pond Inland Water 1.8 km
Farm Bog Wetland 1.91 km
Cherry Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Fishpond Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Jubilee Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Wimbledon Park Lake Inland Water 2.42 km
Ashen Grove Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Silent Pools Inland Water 2.64 km
Queen's Mere Inland Water 2.73 km
Jerry's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3 km
Silver Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.2 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW20 8HT - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 93.3 Mbps 155.7 Mbps 460 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 19.3 Mbps 36 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 95.8 15.1
300+ Mbps 100% 395.5 36

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.41561700
Longitude -0.22110100
OS Easting 523802
OS Northing 0170012
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
25994
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E09000024
Travel To Work Area London

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Aspiring and affluent
Subgroup: EU white-collar workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Merton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33035379
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Merton 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Merton 004D
Output Area / Small Area 2D3