Postcode SW20 8JL (Merton)

Map showing SW20 8JL and nearby postcodes

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

SW20 8JL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.1 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 8JL as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to SW20 8JL is Gore Road which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Raynes Park and is 117 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.79 km away at Dundonald Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Raynes Park Rail Station, 168 m away.

The closest primary school to SW20 8JL (for ages 11 and under) is West Wimbledon Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on September 13, 2018. 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 8JL is Prince Georges Club and is 146 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 21, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Whistle Stop Fish and Chips and is 103 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 20, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 159.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.7 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.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for SW20 8JL 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 8JL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Gore Road 23 m
Clifton Park Avenue 110 m
Bushey Road 122 m
A298 122 m
Aston Road 126 m
Approach Road 133 m
Firstway 181 m
Bluebird Close 183 m
Prince George's Avenue 198 m
Samara Place 229 m
Carlton Park Avenue 236 m
Rectory Close 254 m
Wyke Road 258 m
Vernon Avenue 292 m
Greenview Drive 319 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SW20 8JL

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 8JL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
West Wimbledon Primary School Requires improvement
(September 13, 2018)
618 m
Hollymount School Good
(June 26, 2018)
643 m
Ursuline High School Wimbledon Good
(October 13, 2021)
781 m
Raynes Park High School Good
(January 24, 2019)
847 m
Hall School Wimbledon Good
(February 28, 2019)
887 m
The Norwegian Kindergarten In London Good
(May 24, 2018)
915 m
Norwegian School in London Good
(March 1, 2018)
915 m
Joseph Hood Primary School Good
(January 12, 2022)
946 m
Ursuline Preparatory School 1.02 km
Wimbledon Chase Primary School Outstanding
(May 3, 2012)
1.18 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Good
(February 22, 2018)
1.2 km
St John Fisher RC Primary School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.21 km
Donhead Preparatory School 1.21 km
Wimbledon College Good
(December 5, 2017)
1.3 km
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Good
(January 30, 2018)
1.37 km
Wimbledon Common Preparatory School 1.38 km
Rutlish School Outstanding
(April 26, 2017)
1.39 km
The Rowans School 1.48 km
King's College School 1.53 km
Blossom House School Outstanding
(June 13, 2019)
1.64 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Alzheimers Society Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 18, 2018
103 m
Italian Crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 24, 2020
103 m
Mora Meza Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 21, 2018
103 m
Raynes Park Express Retailers - other 4
Good
August 19, 2021
103 m
The Savanna Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 7, 2020
103 m
Whistle Stop Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
October 20, 2021
103 m
Prince Georges Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 21, 2017
146 m
Favorite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 14, 2021
184 m
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
February 13, 2019
197 m
Three Apes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
197 m
Mumbai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 2, 2022
239 m
The Cinnamon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
August 2, 2021
245 m
Costcutter Retailers - other 4
Good
July 1, 2021
257 m
Greggs Retailers - other 4
Good
October 15, 2021
257 m
Honest Fine Food Retailers - other 4
Good
September 22, 2021
257 m
Lime & Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 4, 2020
257 m
Raynes Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 15, 2021
257 m
Raynes Park Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 15, 2021
257 m
The BGR Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 20, 2021
257 m
The Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 20, 2021
257 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Raynes Park Bus Stop/Station 117 m
Raynes Park Bus Stop/Station 130 m
Bushey Road Grand Drive Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Bushey Road Grand Drive Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Bushey Road Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Dundonald Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.79 km
Dundonald Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.8 km
Dundonald Road Tram Stop Metro/Tram 1.8 km
Raynes Park Rail Station Rail 168 m
Wimbledon Chase Rail Station Rail 1.01 km
Motspur Park Rail Station Rail 1.63 km
Kingston Turks Pier Ferry 5.55 km
Kingston Turks Pier Ferry 5.55 km
Kingston Turks Pier Ferry 5.56 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 27.62 km
London Gatwick Airport North Terminal Air 27.79 km
London Gatwick Airport South Terminal Air 28.27 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cannon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1 km
Cherry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Lady Jane's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Rushmere Pond Inland Water 1.91 km
Shadwell Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Farm Bog Wetland 2.31 km
Fishpond Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Bluegate Pond Inland Water 2.64 km
Jubilee Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Silent Pools Inland Water 3.12 km
Back Green Urban Greenspace 3.12 km
Queen's Mere Inland Water 3.39 km
Wimbledon Park Lake Inland Water 3.4 km
Ashen Grove Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Jerry's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.72 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 80 Mbps 159.3 Mbps 1096 Mbps
Upload 18.1 Mbps 19.7 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 0.5
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 85.7 14.7
300+ Mbps 100% 617.8 54.4

Gas Consumption

38 meters consuming 428,187 kWh - mean 11,268 kWh : median 11,038 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for SW20 8JL - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Outer London
Latitude 51.40801300
Longitude -0.22847000
OS Easting 523310
OS Northing 0169154
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
27169
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Metropolitan Police

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Wimbledon
Electoral Ward Dundonald
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: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Asian traits
Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater London BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Merton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33035440
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Merton 016
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Merton 016B
Output Area / Small Area 4C3