The postcode SW20 8LU is located in Merton, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW20 8LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW20 8LU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 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 8LU as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to SW20 8LU is Chase Side Avenue which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lower Downs Road and is 126 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 965 m away at Dundonald Road Tram Stop The closest railway station is Wimbledon Chase Rail Station, 158 m away.
The closest primary school to SW20 8LU (for ages 11 and under) is Wimbledon Chase Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 3, 2012. 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 Crystal Chinese and is 136 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 14, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 148.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19 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 2.4 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 8LU 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 8LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW20 8LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW20 8LU
| 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 8LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Chase Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 3, 2012) | 292 m |
| Joseph Hood Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 454 m |
| Rutlish School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (April 26, 2017) | 485 m |
| Ursuline High School Wimbledon | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 653 m |
| Hall School Wimbledon | Independent school | 4-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 654 m |
| Ursuline Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 790 m | |
| Dundonald Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 9, 2009) | 887 m |
| The Norwegian Kindergarten In London | Independent school | 2-6 | Good (May 24, 2018) | 940 m |
| Norwegian School in London | Independent school | 6-16 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 940 m |
| Merton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 2, 2015) | 985 m |
| Wimbledon College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Donhead Preparatory School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.05 km | |
| Wimbledon Common Preparatory School | Independent school | 5-7 | 1.18 km | |
| Hollymount School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 26, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.32 km |
| Poplar Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 8, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Wimbledon High School GDST | Independent school | 4-18 | 1.39 km | |
| Pelham Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Hillcross Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 22, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| King's College School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.46 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW20 8LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Chinese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2021 | 136 m | |
| Day 1 Linker Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2020 | 136 m | |
| Duchy | Awaiting Inspection | 136 m | |
| Merton Wine Merchants | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 136 m | |
| Satori Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 136 m | |
| Co-Op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 206 m | |
| Galaxy Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 18, 2021 | 206 m | |
| Raka Indian Cuisine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 206 m | |
| Super Cod | Awaiting Inspection | 206 m | |
| Wimbledon Chase Gateway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 19, 2020 | 206 m | |
| Chase Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 19, 2019 | 214 m | |
| Fireaway Wimbledon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2021 | 214 m | |
| Pizza Go Go | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 5, 2021 | 214 m | |
| Tiger Top | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 19, 2021 | 214 m | |
| Wimbledon Chase SF Connect | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 13, 2019 | 214 m | |
| Costa Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 224 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2020 | 224 m | |
| Southey Bowling Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2020 | 256 m | |
| House of Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 19, 2021 | 265 m | |
| cater Link at Wimbledon Chase Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 24, 2022 | 292 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW20 8LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Lower Downs Road | 126 m | |
| Lower Downs Road | 163 m | |
| Wimbledon Chase Station | 175 m | |
| Wimbledon Chase Station | 196 m | |
| Merton Park Baptist Church | 248 m | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 965 m | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 970 m | |
| Dundonald Road Tram Stop | 974 m | |
| Wimbledon Chase Rail Station | 158 m | |
| Raynes Park Rail Station | 1.04 km | |
| South Merton Rail Station | 1.12 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.93 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.94 km | |
| Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.95 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.77 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 27.94 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW20 8LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Cannon Hill | 1.29 km | |
| Cherry Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Rushmere Pond | 1.74 km | |
| Lady Jane's Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Shadwell Wood | 2.36 km | |
| Bluegate Pond | 2.46 km | |
| Farm Bog | 2.59 km | |
| Fishpond Wood | 2.82 km | |
| Wimbledon Park Lake | 2.87 km | |
| Ashen Grove Wood | 3.02 km | |
| Jubilee Clump | 3.06 km | |
| Silent Pools | 3.34 km | |
| Queen's Mere | 3.43 km | |
| Jerry's Hill | 3.68 km | |
| Back Green | 3.75 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW20 8LU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 148.2 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 114.9 | 17.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 522 | 42.8 |
Energy usage data for SW20 8LU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.41033400 |
| Longitude | -0.21549600 |
| OS Easting | 524206 |
| OS Northing | 0169434 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| 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 |
| 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: 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 | E33035418 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Merton 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Merton 011A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |