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SW20 0UW

Polesden Gardens

Raynes Park

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Overview

Postcode SW20 0UW is located in a major urban area, within the Raynes Park ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Raynes Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Raynes Park is £79,337 per year. The nearest station is Raynes Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Beverley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
47.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Raynes Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Raynes Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.5%

Approximately 47.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Raynes Park is £79,337 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 76 ft away from SW20 0UW.

Flood risk

No risk

Raynes Park near SW20 0UW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Raynes Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW20 0UW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Raynes Park

South Western

Walking directions to Raynes Park
0.8 mi

4

New Malden

South Western

Walking directions to New Malden
0.8 mi

4

Motspur Park

South Western

Walking directions to Motspur Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW20 0UW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBeverley ParkMediumWalking directions to Beverley Park
0.5 miCottenham ParkSmallWalking directions to Cottenham Park

Area Profile

Population
196
Population density
15,193.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.23(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.9(-26%)
Shoplifting
15.55(+56%)
Drugs
10.57(+70%)
Vehicle crime
5.6(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
82
42.27%
Other White
29
14.95%
Other Asian
21
10.82%
Other
13
6.7%
African
10
5.15%
Total population: 194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
37.87%
No qualifications
39
23.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
13.61%
Level 3 (A level)
17
10.06%
Apprenticeship
14
8.28%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
33
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
28.28%
Owns with a mortgage
15
15.15%
Social rents from council
14
14.14%
Owns outright
8
8.08%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Raynes Park

Median price£712,500
Price per sq ft£742
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£435K – £958K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £712,500 (about £742 per square foot) in Raynes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £2,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Raynes Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£1,705,000£742
Semi-Detached17£1,050,000£690
Terraced66£890,000£837
Flats50£375,000£621

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Raynes Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Raynes Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,716,319£389,950£950,000£670,000
2017£1,545,000£400,000£787,051£700,000
2018£1,650,000£399,500£950,000£705,000
2019£1,540,000£350,000£917,500£676,250
2020£1,220,000£390,000£870,000£756,250
2021£1,655,000£400,000£927,500£725,000
2022£2,126,000£410,000£985,000£824,500
2023£2,050,000£420,000£1,080,000£825,000
2024£1,500,000£395,000£1,090,000£787,500
2025£1,960,000£390,000£1,065,000£861,250
2026£1,705,000£385,000£795,000£823,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Raynes Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Raynes Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£841£622£737£703
2017£739£632£677£664
2018£777£666£649£657
2019£800£601£653£665
2020£787£621£640£677
2021£796£630£723£680
2022£949£676£734£762
2023£1,155£670£822£779
2024£788£639£767£767
2025£1,009£646£783£841
2026£704£594£631£807
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Raynes Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Raynes Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW20 0UW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW20 0UW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 202512, Grayswood Gardens, London, SW20 0UFFlatsLeasehold£260,000
24 Mar 202518, Bodnant Gardens, London, SW20 0UBTerracedFreehold£550,000
01 May 202634, Farnham Gardens, London, SW20 0UEFlatsLeasehold£295,000
27 Mar 202614, Farnham Gardens, London, SW20 0UETerracedFreehold£455,000
25 Jul 202553, Farnham Gardens, London, SW20 0UEFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the SW20 0UW postcode area, located within Raynes Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW20 0UW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWest Wimbledon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryRaynes Park High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHollymount SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW20 0UW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW20 0UW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChi Chi DrinkzTaunton Avenue, Merton, SW20 0BLWalking directions to Chi Chi Drinkz
0.2 miWaitrose25 Coombe Lane, London, SW20 0BWWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miCo-op Food68-74 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, London, SW20 0AXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCostcutter52 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, London, SW20 0LAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miTesco Extra300 Beverley Way, New Malden, KT3 4PJWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

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 SW20 0UW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chessie Flack

Raynes Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Matthew James Willis

Raynes Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Victoria Jane Wilson

Raynes Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paul Kohler

Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWimbledonE14001586
WardRaynes ParkE05013823
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Raynes ParkE02000704
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 016DE01003447
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW20 0UW

Is SW20 0UW (Raynes Park) safe?

The area around SW20 0UW records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW20 0UW?

The median sale price around SW20 0UW in Raynes Park is £712,500 (about £742 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW20 0UW?

There are 16 schools close to SW20 0UW, including West Wimbledon Primary School (Good), Raynes Park High School (Good) and Hollymount School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW20 0UW?

The closest station to SW20 0UW is Raynes Park in TfL zone 4, about 583 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW20 0UW?

SW20 0UW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,022 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW20 0UW (Raynes Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SW20 0UW is Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chessie Flack (Liberal Democrats), Matthew James Willis (Liberal Democrats) and Victoria Jane Wilson (Liberal Democrats).