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SW19 1QL

Russell Road

Abbey

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Detailed insights for SW19 1QL

Overview

Postcode SW19 1QL is located in a major urban area, within the Abbey ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Wimbledon Broadway South area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wimbledon Broadway South is £96,744 per year. The nearest station is Dundonald Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dundonald Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Wimbledon Broadway South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wimbledon Broadway South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Wimbledon Broadway South is £96,744 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW19 1QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Wimbledon Broadway South near SW19 1QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Dundonald Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW19 1QL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Dundonald Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Dundonald Road
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Merton Park

Tramlink

Walking directions to Merton Park
0.3 mi

3

Wimbledon

District, South Western, Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Wimbledon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW19 1QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDundonald Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Dundonald Recreation Ground
0.3 miSouth Park GardensSmallWalking directions to South Park Gardens
0.5 miNelson GardensSmallWalking directions to Nelson Gardens

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
7,270.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.97(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.11(-7%)
Public order
14.51(+115%)
Other theft
12.83(+12%)
Burglary
10.6(+94%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
52.71%
Other White
46
13.86%
Indian
15
4.52%
Irish
12
3.61%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
3.61%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
185
70.61%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
3.82%
No qualifications
9
3.44%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
38.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
31.71%
Owns outright
30
24.39%
Other social rented
3
2.44%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Abbey

Median price£610,000
Price per sq ft£772
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £875K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 (about £772 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced50£965,000£832
Semi-Detached4£800,000£946
Detached1£750,000£726
Flats66£470,160£678

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£900,000£840,000
2017£415,000£822,500£777,500
2018£459,000£976,500£770,000
2019£430,000£940,000£790,000
2020£445,000£905,750£837,500
2021£460,000£997,500£866,191
2022£475,000£1,001,000£902,000
2023£440,000£1,009,420£830,000
2024£457,500£1,200,000£930,000
2025£470,160£825,000£965,000
2026£440,000£810,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£691£688£723
2017£697£767£675
2018£715£708£669
2019£668£655£679
2020£697£859£729
2021£685£780£743
2022£749£762£783
2023£674£868£788
2024£743£863£826
2025£715£888£843
2026£639£817
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW19 1QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW19 1QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025Flat 3, 58, Russell Road, London, SW19 1QLFlatsLeasehold£470,000
26 Jan 202673, Palmerston Road, London, SW19 1PGTerracedFreehold£1,670,000
08 Oct 202547, Palmerston Road, London, SW19 1PGTerracedFreehold£730,000
28 Feb 202579A, Russell Road, London, SW19 1QNTerracedFreehold£575,000
25 Jul 202544, Palmerston Road, London, SW19 1PQTerracedFreehold£745,000

Schools

In the SW19 1QL postcode area, located within Wimbledon Broadway South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW19 1QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPelham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDundonald Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW19 1QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW19 1QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local112 The Broadway, London, SW19 1RHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miWimbledon Food & WineSouthey Road, Merton, SW19 1RYWalking directions to Wimbledon Food & Wine
0.2 miMorrisons51 The Broadway, London, SW19 1QDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miLloyds Local191 Kingston Road, London, SW19 1LHWalking directions to Lloyds Local
0.2 miRetail 2424 The Broadway, London, SW19 1REWalking directions to Retail 24

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,396
Band B£1,629
Band C£1,862
Band D£2,094
Band E£2,560
Band F£3,025
Band G£3,491
Band H£4,189

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW19 1QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barry John Smith

Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

John Matthew Braithwaite

Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Klaar Dresselaers

Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paul Kohler

Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWimbledonE14001586
WardAbbeyE05013810
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wimbledon Broadway SouthE02000697
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 009CE01003358
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW19 1QL

Is SW19 1QL (Wimbledon Broadway South) safe?

The area around SW19 1QL records about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW19 1QL?

The median sale price around SW19 1QL in Wimbledon Broadway South is £610,000 (about £772 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW19 1QL?

There are 20 schools close to SW19 1QL, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Pelham Primary School (Good) and Dundonald Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW19 1QL?

The closest station to SW19 1QL is Dundonald Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 474 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SW19 1QL?

SW19 1QL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW19 1QL (Wimbledon Broadway South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SW19 1QL is Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Barry John Smith (Liberal Democrats), John Matthew Braithwaite (Liberal Democrats) and Klaar Dresselaers (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.