Postcode SW19 2LB is located in a major urban area, within the Abbey ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Merton Church Road & Phipps Bridge area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Merton Church Road & Phipps Bridge is £51,400 per year. The nearest station is South Wimbledon located about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Haydons Road Recreation Ground.
Merton Church Road & Phipps Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Merton Church Road & Phipps Bridge has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 82.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Merton Church Road & Phipps Bridge is £51,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from SW19 2LB.
Merton Church Road & Phipps Bridge near SW19 2LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Wimbledon located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3,4 | South Wimbledon | Northern | Walking directions to South Wimbledon |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Morden Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Morden Road |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Merton Park | Tramlink | Walking directions to Merton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haydons Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Haydons Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Abbey Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Nelson Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Nelson Gardens |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,050,000 |
| Flats | 64 | £478,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,200,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £940,600 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the SW19 2LB postcode area, located within Merton Church Road & Phipps Bridge, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW19 2LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wimbledon Food N Wine | 226 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 1AU | Walking directions to Wimbledon Food N Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Morden Road, London, SW19 3BH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 7-11 Kingston Road, London, SW19 1JX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 194 Merton Road, London, SW19 1EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 1 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 1DD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.