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SW20 8RT

Wyke Road

Raynes Park

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Detailed insights for SW20 8RT

Overview

Postcode SW20 8RT 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cottenham Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Raynes Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,961 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Raynes Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 49 ft away from SW20 8RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Raynes Park near SW20 8RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Raynes Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW20 8RT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Raynes Park

South Western

Walking directions to Raynes Park
0.6 mi

3

Wimbledon Chase

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Wimbledon Chase
1 mi

3,4,5,6

Dundonald Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Dundonald Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW20 8RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCottenham ParkSmallWalking directions to Cottenham Park
0.4 miHolland GardenSmallWalking directions to Holland Garden

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
7,111.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
33.1(+231%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.48(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.88(-22%)
Other theft
11.2(-2%)
Burglary
8.15(+49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
146
51.05%
Other White
83
29.02%
Indian
13
4.55%
Other
9
3.15%
Chinese
8
2.8%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
61.63%
No qualifications
24
9.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.39%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
3.27%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
39.46%
Owns with a mortgage
36
24.49%
Owns outright
35
23.81%
Other social rented
14
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.04%
Total households: 147

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 8RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW20 8RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2026Flat 67, Langham Court, Wyke Road, London, SW20 8RPFlatsLeasehold£270,000
04 Dec 2025Flat 57, Langham Court, Wyke Road, London, SW20 8RPFlatsLeasehold£200,000
22 Apr 2025Flat 34, Langham Court, Wyke Road, London, SW20 8RPFlatsLeasehold£232,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 111, Langham Court, Wyke Road, London, SW20 8RRFlatsLeasehold£205,000
26 Sept 2025Flat 79, Langham Court, Wyke Road, London, SW20 8RRFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the SW20 8RT postcode area, located within Raynes Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW20 8RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHollymount SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryUrsuline High School WimbledonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Norwegian Kindergarten In LondonOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW20 8RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW20 8RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShell SelectWorple Road, London, SW20 8REWalking directions to Shell Select
0.1 miSainsbury's Local213 Worple Road, London, SW20 8QYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miSimply LocalCoombe Lane, Merton, SW20 0LUWalking directions to Simply Local
0.2 miRaynes Park Express69 Approach Road, London, SW20 8BAWalking directions to Raynes Park Express
0.2 miThe SavannaApproach Road, London, SW20 0JYWalking directions to The Savanna

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 8RT, 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 016CE01003446
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW20 8RT

Is SW20 8RT (Raynes Park) safe?

The area around SW20 8RT records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8RT?

The median sale price around SW20 8RT 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 8RT?

There are 20 schools close to SW20 8RT, including Hollymount School (Good), Ursuline High School Wimbledon (Good) and The Norwegian Kindergarten In London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW20 8RT?

The closest station to SW20 8RT is Raynes Park in TfL zone 4, about 237 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SW20 8RT?

SW20 8RT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,961 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW20 8RT (Raynes Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SW20 8RT 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).