Area Information for Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY

Albert Grove in Merton is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Hillside ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Wimbledon. This page combines information for the address Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SW20 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 SW20 8PY.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Merton
Ward Hillside
Constituency Wimbledon * 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 15 property sales in Albert Grove, SW20 8PY 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 flats, 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, 48 crimes were reported within half a mile of SW20 8PY - click here to view nearby crime.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Hillside), 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 Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY 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 Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY:

Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PZ
Ethelbert Road, Merton, London, SW20 8QE
Southdown Road, Merton, London, SW20 8PX
Worple Road, Merton, London, SW20 8QA
The Downs, Merton, London, SW20 8JA
The Downs, Merton, London, SW20 8HZ

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SW20 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 15 property sales in Albert Grove 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 Albert Grove, Merton, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 10
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 23
Flat (Purpose-Built) 46
Flat (Converted) 24
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 132
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Albert Grove, Merton, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 32% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 39
Owned with Mortgage 47
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 40
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 133

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 31
Two People 58
Three People 16
Four People 16
Five People 9
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 133

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 32
Family Household 93
Other Household 13
Total 138

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 89
Deprived In One Dimension 37
Deprived In Two Dimensions 4
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 132

Gender Embed This

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

Gender
Male 156
Female 161
Total 317

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 8
5-9 23
10-14 15
15-19 9
20-24 14
25-29 32
30-34 35
35-39 32
40-44 32
45-49 23
50-54 15
55-59 20
60-64 14
65-69 15
70-74 8
75-79 7
80-84 9
85+ 6
Total 317

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SW20 8PY 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 96
Married 140
Separated 7
Divorced 19
Widowed 6
Total 268

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 194
Good 91
Fair 27
Bad 5
Very Bad 0
Total 317

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Albert Grove and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 69% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

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) 183
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 25
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 19
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 17
Other 6
Total 266

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 75% white.

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 239
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 19
Pakistani 6
Chinese 14
Other Asian 12
Black African 6
Black Caribbean 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Other 8
Total 319

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Albert Grove, Merton, London), 64% 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 202
European Union 28
Rest of Europe 25
Africa 18
Middle East and Asia 32
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 11
Total 316

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 202
10+ Years 48
5-10 Years 26
2-5 Years 28
Less Than 2 Years 13
Total 317

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 SW20 8PY.

Passport(s) Held
None 4
United Kingdom 240
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 34
Rest of Europe 11
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 14
North America or Caribbean 2
Central and South America 3

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 106
Christian 146
Buddhist 0
Hindu 15
Jewish 0
Muslim 10
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 40
Total 317

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Hillside ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 50% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

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 135
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 18
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 35
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 6
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 45
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 1
Other 3
Total 271

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 39
Professional Occupations 75
Associate Professional Occupations 33
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 194

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 86
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 71
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 23
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 34
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 12
Semi-Routine Occupation 14
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 11
Full-time Student 9
Total 270

Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY is within the Hillside policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 48 crimes were reported within half a mile of SW20 8PY.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 48 crimes committed near Albert Grove
Neighbourhood Team Address Hillside
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 SW20 8PY.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY. The nearest railway station is Wimbledon Chase, approximately 680 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wimbledon Chase 680 yards
Raynes Park 0.6 miles
Wimbledon 0.7 miles
South Merton 1 mile
Morden South 1.5 miles
Haydons Road 1.5 miles
Motspur Park 1.6 miles
New Malden 1.8 miles
St Helier (London) 1.9 miles
Earlsfield 2.3 miles
Tooting 2.5 miles
Worcester Park 2.6 miles
Malden Manor 2.7 miles
Norbiton 2.8 miles
Mitcham Eastfields 2.8 miles
Sutton Common 2.8 miles
Berrylands 2.9 miles
Mitcham Junction 3 miles
Wandsworth Common 3.3 miles
Putney 3.3 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY. The nearest Tube station is Wimbledon, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY. The nearest is Wimbledon Chase Primary School, approximately 490 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Wimbledon Chase Primary School 490 yards March 2024
    
Dundonald Primary School 720 yards January 2023
    
Hollymount School 0.5 miles February 2024
    
TCES National Online School (All Through) 0.5 miles  
Joseph Hood Primary School 0.6 miles March 2017
    
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles December 2021
    
Merton Park Primary School 0.8 miles July 2015
    
Pelham Primary School 0.9 miles March 2017
    
West Wimbledon Primary School 1 mile May 2022
    
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School 1 mile June 2024
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY. The nearest is Ursuline High School Wimbledon, approximately 330 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Ursuline High School Wimbledon 330 yards October 2021
    
Wimbledon College 640 yards December 2017
    
TCES National Online School (All Through) 0.5 miles  
Rutlish School 0.6 miles September 2024
Wimbledon High School GDST 0.7 miles  
Ricards Lodge High School 1.1 miles October 2017
    
Raynes Park High School 1.2 miles January 2019
    
Harris Academy Wimbledon 1.4 miles January 2023
    
Coombe Boys' School 1.8 miles March 2018
    
Coombe Girls' School 1.9 miles May 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY. The nearest is Nelson Medical Practice, approximately 840 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 Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY. The nearest is Mr T M Ashraf, approximately 370 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Mr T M Ashraf 370 yards
Mr I D Henning 560 yards
ConfiDent Dental Practice 750 yards
Wimbledon Orthodontic Practice 870 yards
Merton Park Dental 0.8 miles
Boamah, Philip 0.8 miles
Sulieman, Munther Affram Matti 0.8 miles
Woodside Dental Clinic 0.8 miles
McLaren, Katrina Diane 1.2 miles
Mr. N R Rubakumar 1.2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY. The nearest is Nuffield Health Cancer Centre London, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Albert Grove, Merton, London, SW20 8PY. The nearest is The Opticians @ Day Lewis, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* 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 SW20 8PY

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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