Area Information for Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW

Middle Road in Merton is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Longthornton ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Mitcham and Morden. This page combines information for the address Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SW16 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SW16 4HW.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Merton
Ward Longthornton
Constituency Mitcham and Morden * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 44 property sales in Middle Road, SW16 4HW since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

In August 2025, 94 crimes were reported within half a mile of SW16 4HW - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Longthornton), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW:

Stanford Way, Merton, London, SW16 4HE
Stanford Way, Merton, London, SW16 4HF
Stanford Way, Merton, London, SW16 4HD
Stanford Way, Merton, London, SW16 4HG
Stanford Way, Merton, London, SW16 4HQ
Stanford Way, Merton, London, SW16 4HH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SW16 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 44 property sales in Middle Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Middle Road, Merton, London consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 24
Terraced 77
Flat (Purpose-Built) 3
Flat (Converted) 2
Total 109
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 36
Owned with Mortgage 43
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 2
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 24
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 108

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 19
Two People 22
Three People 26
Four People 23
Five People 9
Six People 7
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 106

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Middle Road, Merton, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 19
Family Household 67
Other Household 21
Total 107

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 47
Deprived In One Dimension 43
Deprived In Two Dimensions 15
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 108

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Mitcham and Morden constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 163
Female 165
Total 328

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 9
5-9 21
10-14 18
15-19 18
20-24 20
25-29 26
30-34 21
35-39 21
40-44 26
45-49 29
50-54 17
55-59 26
60-64 20
65-69 17
70-74 14
75-79 8
80-84 9
85+ 6
Total 326

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SW16 4HW does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 100
Married 137
Separated 6
Divorced 20
Widowed 15
Total 278

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 157
Good 107
Fair 51
Bad 12
Very Bad 1
Total 328

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 110
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 54
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 18
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
No GCSEs or Equivalent 50
Other 14
Total 279

Ethnic Group Embed This

Middle Road, Merton, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 34% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 113
Mixed Ethnicity 18
Indian 47
Pakistani 43
Bangladeshi 3
Chinese 2
Other Asian 14
Black African 24
Black Caribbean 33
Other Black/African/Caribbean 14
Arab 4
Other 13
Total 328

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Middle Road, Merton, London), 50% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 165
European Union 44
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 36
Middle East and Asia 56
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 25
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 329

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 165
10+ Years 124
5-10 Years 21
2-5 Years 7
Less Than 2 Years 10
Total 327

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SW16 4HW.

Passport(s) Held
None 13
United Kingdom 245
European Union 46
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 12
North America or Caribbean 3
Central and South America 5

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 35
Christian 157
Buddhist 1
Hindu 42
Jewish 0
Muslim 75
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 18
Total 328

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 99
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 35
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 20
Retired 37
Looking After Home or Family 15
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 10
Total 279

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 20
Professional Occupations 37
Associate Professional Occupations 17
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 23
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 20
Total 176

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 30
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 48
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 41
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 37
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 14
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 28
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 32
Full-time Student 19
Total 276

Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW is within the Longthornton policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 94 crimes were reported within half a mile of SW16 4HW.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 94 crimes committed near Middle Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Longthornton
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Merton. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SW16 4HW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW. The nearest railway station is Mitcham Eastfields, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mitcham Eastfields 0.7 miles
Streatham Common 0.8 miles
Norbury 0.8 miles
Tooting 1.3 miles
Mitcham Junction 1.3 miles
Streatham (Greater London) 1.3 miles
Thornton Heath 1.7 miles
Hackbridge 2.2 miles
Streatham Hill 2.2 miles
West Norwood 2.3 miles
Selhurst 2.5 miles
Haydons Road 2.5 miles
Balham 2.5 miles
West Croydon 2.6 miles
Gipsy Hill 2.6 miles
Tulse Hill 2.7 miles
Morden South 2.8 miles
Norwood Junction 2.8 miles
Wandsworth Common 2.9 miles
St Helier (London) 2.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW. The nearest Tube station is Colliers Wood, approximately 1.8 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW. The nearest is Woodmansterne School, approximately 650 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Woodmansterne School (All Through) 650 yards May 2019
    
Harris Primary Academy Merton 710 yards July 2017
    
William Morris Primary School 800 yards February 2017
    
Norbury Manor Primary School 870 yards October 2017
    
Lonesome Primary School 870 yards July 2019
    
Granton Primary School half a mile July 2017
    
The Sherwood School 0.7 miles November 2017
    
Beecholme Primary School 0.7 miles July 2019
    
Gorringe Park Primary School 0.8 miles November 2017
    
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School 0.9 miles June 2015
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW. The nearest is Woodmansterne School, approximately 650 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Woodmansterne School (All Through) 650 yards May 2019
    
Harris Academy Merton 790 yards September 2022
    
St Mark's Church of England Academy 0.7 miles May 2024
    
Norbury High School for Girls 1 mile June 2013
    
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy 1.2 miles September 2022
    
Graveney School 1.2 miles November 2022
    
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School 1.5 miles October 2014
    
St Joseph's College 1.6 miles February 2020
    
Streatham & Clapham High School GDST 1.9 miles  
Dunraven School (All Through) 1.9 miles March 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW. The nearest is Wide Way Medical Centre, approximately 790 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW. The nearest is BIP Dental Ltd, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW. The nearest is Wilson Hospital, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Middle Road, Merton, London, SW16 4HW. The nearest is London Eye Care Centre, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
London Eye Care Centre 0.7 miles
Visionary Eyecare Limited 1 mile
John Lewis Opticians 1.1 miles
REALEYES 1.1 miles
Optics Vision 1.3 miles
J S Robin 1.3 miles
The Eye Centre 1.3 miles
Pearl Vision 1.6 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Streatham 1.7 miles
Boots-Croydon - London Rd 1.8 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SW16 4HW

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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