Postcode SW20 8JU is located in a major urban area, within the Wimbledon Town & Dundonald ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Wimbledon Chase area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wimbledon Chase is £108,609 per year. The nearest station is Wimbledon Chase, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dundonald Recreation Ground.
Wimbledon Chase has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Wimbledon Chase has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wimbledon Chase is £108,609 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from SW20 8JU.
Wimbledon Chase near SW20 8JU 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 | 3,4,5,6 | Dundonald Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Dundonald Road |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Merton Park | Tramlink | Walking directions to Merton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dundonald Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Dundonald Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £707,000 (about £808 per square foot) in Wimbledon Town & Dundonald area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £2,046,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £1,100,576 | £888 |
| Terraced | 51 | £1,050,000 | £876 |
| Flats | 56 | £450,000 | £690 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,910,000 | £510,000 | £1,175,000 | £840,000 |
| 2017 | £1,525,000 | £490,000 | £1,075,000 | £912,878 |
| 2018 | £1,400,000 | £446,000 | £1,174,585 | £860,000 |
| 2019 | £1,195,000 | £486,500 | £1,150,000 | £887,500 |
| 2020 | £1,650,000 | £425,000 | £1,037,500 | £880,000 |
| 2021 | £1,287,500 | £470,000 | £1,140,000 | £940,000 |
| 2022 | £1,995,000 | £480,000 | £1,207,500 | £1,033,239 |
| 2023 | £1,498,500 | £470,000 | £1,448,000 | £1,040,000 |
| 2024 | £1,300,000 | £472,000 | £1,260,000 | £1,065,000 |
| 2025 | £1,420,000 | £450,000 | £1,400,000 | £996,000 |
| 2026 | — | £450,000 | £1,127,500 | £875,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £949 | £729 | £802 | £782 |
| 2017 | £793 | £781 | £761 | £787 |
| 2018 | £727 | £677 | £732 | £740 |
| 2019 | £674 | £702 | £792 | £750 |
| 2020 | £710 | £707 | £731 | £779 |
| 2021 | £850 | £653 | £750 | £774 |
| 2022 | £989 | £691 | £862 | £816 |
| 2023 | £897 | £726 | £857 | £830 |
| 2024 | £800 | £726 | £881 | £861 |
| 2025 | £1,128 | £701 | £890 | £873 |
| 2026 | — | £681 | £895 | £830 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW20 8JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2026 | Flat 21, Burlington Gate, 42, Rothesay Avenue, London, SW20 8JU | Flats | Leasehold | £249,500 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 38, Rothesay Avenue, London, SW20 8JU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Flat 28, Burlington Gate, 42, Rothesay Avenue, London, SW20 8JU | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | Flat 4, Burlington Gate, 42, Rothesay Avenue, London, SW20 8JU | Flats | Leasehold | £376,500 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | Flat 27, Burlington Gate, 42, Rothesay Avenue, London, SW20 8JU | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 |
In the SW20 8JU postcode area, located within Wimbledon Chase, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW20 8JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 314 Kingston Road, London, SW20 8LR | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Local Express | Chase Side Avenue, Merton, SW20 8JS | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.2 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 8JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony John Fairclough
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald - Elected 7 May 2026
Samantha MacArthur
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon McGrath
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Kohler
Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW20 8JU records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW20 8JU in Wimbledon Chase is £707,000 (about £808 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW20 8JU, including Wimbledon Chase Primary School (Outstanding), Wimbledon School of Art and Rutlish School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW20 8JU is Wimbledon Chase in TfL zone 3, about 105 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW20 8JU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SW20 8JU is Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anthony John Fairclough (Liberal Democrats), Samantha MacArthur (Liberal Democrats) and Simon McGrath (Liberal Democrats).