Postcode SW20 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Cannon Hill ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Raynes Park area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Wimbledon Chase, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dundonald Recreation Ground.
Raynes Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Raynes Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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.
The average income per household in Raynes Park is £79,337 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 44 ft away from SW20 8BU.
Raynes Park near SW20 8BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wimbledon Chase located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Wimbledon Chase | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Wimbledon Chase |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | South Merton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to South Merton |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Merton Park | Tramlink | Walking directions to Merton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dundonald Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Dundonald Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | John Innes Park | Small | Walking directions to John Innes Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Mary's Glebe | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Glebe |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 (about £612 per square foot) in Cannon Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £238,600 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £705,000 | £583 |
| Detached | 2 | £670,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 36 | £649,500 | £615 |
| Flats | 21 | £370,000 | £612 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355,000 | £513,750 | £575,000 |
| 2017 | £355,000 | £586,785 | £555,000 |
| 2018 | £379,250 | £645,000 | £583,000 |
| 2019 | £297,500 | £580,000 | £525,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2021 | £377,500 | £678,500 | £630,000 |
| 2022 | £400,000 | £720,000 | £684,000 |
| 2023 | £407,775 | £679,000 | £685,000 |
| 2024 | £402,500 | £769,000 | £648,500 |
| 2025 | £387,500 | £707,500 | £660,000 |
| 2026 | £371,250 | £830,000 | £649,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £558 | £523 | £513 |
| 2017 | £508 | £534 | £524 |
| 2018 | £536 | £513 | £513 |
| 2019 | £558 | £530 | £490 |
| 2020 | £541 | £536 | £544 |
| 2021 | £526 | £598 | £555 |
| 2022 | £550 | £651 | £599 |
| 2023 | £621 | £601 | £609 |
| 2024 | £542 | £607 | £594 |
| 2025 | £592 | £607 | £619 |
| 2026 | £631 | £559 | £597 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW20 8BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | Flat 39, 328, Kingston Road, London, SW20 8BU | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Flat 5, 328, Kingston Road, London, SW20 8BU | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 43, 328, Kingston Road, London, SW20 8BU | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Flat 50, 328, Kingston Road, London, SW20 8BU | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Flat 27, 328, Kingston Road, London, SW20 8BU | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 |
In the SW20 8BU postcode area, located within Raynes Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW20 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Simply Food | 314 Kingston Road, London, SW20 8LR | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0 mi | Local Express | Chase Side Avenue, Merton, SW20 8JS | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 367-373 Kingston Road, London, SW20 8JX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 276-288 Kingston Road, London, SW20 8LX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Bliss Convenience Store | 156 Merton Hall Road, London, SW19 3PZ | Walking directions to Bliss Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW20 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Asif Ashraf
Cannon Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard David Poole
Cannon Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert James Mitchell
Cannon Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW20 8BU records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around SW20 8BU in Raynes Park is £630,000 (about £612 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW20 8BU, including Joseph Hood Primary School (Good), Rutlish School (Outstanding) and Wimbledon Chase Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW20 8BU is Wimbledon Chase in TfL zone 3, about 107 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW20 8BU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,257 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SW20 8BU is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Asif Ashraf (Liberal Democrats), Richard David Poole (Liberal Democrats) and Robert James Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).