SW20 8QF
a residential postcode in Merton
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.4133 / 51°24'47"N
Longitude: -0.2202 / 0°13'12"W
OS Eastings: 523870
OS Northings: 169751
OS Grid: TQ238697
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR BM.P55
Mapcode Global: VHGRB.4QGZ
Plus Code: 9C3XCQ7H+8W
Maidenhead Locator System: IO91vj39
What Three Birds: avocet.buzzard.wryneck
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
Lower Downs Road, London SW20 8QF
Summary
SW20 8QF is a residential postcode in Merton. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are G and F.
Residential buildings are primarily terraced (including end-terrace). Domestic properties are mostly flats and houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £290,341 to £1,115,986 with an average of £673,565.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1900 and 1929 and before 1900.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and E.
In the 2011 census, there were 30 people resident in SW20 8QF, of which 18 were male and 12 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
SW20 8QF is in the London travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust.
SW20 8QF is approximately 20m (66ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing SW20 8QF
4c3: Multicultural Metropolitans - Asian Traits - Inner City Ethnic Mix
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for SW20 8QF
England A1: within a very large conurbation, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
9/10 (Very high)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
10/10 (Very high)
Area Retail Diversity Index
10/10 (Very high)
Supermarkets near SW20 8QF include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, Londis, M&S Simply Food, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
SW20 8QF at other websites
- Crime near SW20 8QF at Crime Check UK
- Air quality forecast for SW20 8QF at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at SW20 8QF at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near SW20 8QF at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near SW20 8QF at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near SW20 8QF at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to SW20 8QF at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near SW20 8QF at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near SW20 8QF at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near SW20 8QF at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of SW20 8QF are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
London Borough
Merton Borough Council
Ward
Hillside
Councillors
Daniel Holden (Conservative)
David Williams MBE JP (Conservative)
David Simpson CBE (Conservative)
London Assembly
London Assembly constituency
Merton and Wandsworth
Assembly Member
Leonie Cooper (Labour Co-op)
The London Assembly also has eleven London-wide members elected via the d'Hondt (party list) system. These are not shown here.
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Wimbledon
MP
Stephen Hammond (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for SW20 8QF.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near SW20 8QF.
Primary
Wimbledon Chase Primary School
Merton Hall Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3QB
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Joseph Hood Primary School
Whatley Avenue, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9NS
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Merton Park Primary School
Church Lane, Merton Park, London, SW19 3HQ
Community School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
Secondary
Ursuline High School Wimbledon
Crescent Road, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HA
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Rutlish School
Watery Lane, Merton Park, London, SW20 9AD
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 11 - 19
Good
Coombe Boys' School
College Gardens, Blakes Lane, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6NU
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Coombe Girls' School
Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3TU
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Glenthorne High School
Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.