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London (SW20)
The SW20 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 915 individual postcodes.
There are 4 electoral wards in the SW20 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Kingston upon Thames Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 47% of people in SW20 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of SW20 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The SW20 postcode is located in the Borough of Merton in South West London, and is close to the boundary with Sutton to the east and Wandsworth to the north. It is served by Thameslink and London Overground services from Raynes Park and Wimbledon railway stations.
The area has an affluent residential population, with some of its affluent suburbs such as Raynes Park, Wimbledon and Wimbledon Village. It has a large number of parks, and its Jubilee Line offers fast access to central London, making the area popular with commuters.
The area has a mix of housing stock, from large detached Victorian houses to more modern purpose-built properties. It is also home to many sports facilities, including two golf courses - Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon Manor - a driving range, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, a cricket ground, six bowling greens and a hockey centre.
The area also offers a wide selection of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and other food establishments. It has a thriving artistic and cultural scene, with a number of theatres, music venues and galleries.
The area is served by several schools, such as Harris Academy Merton, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, Haberdashers' Aske's Federation and Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School. There are also two independent schools in the vicinity - Wimbledon High School for Girls and King's College School Wimbledon.
The area also has many places of worship, such as St Mary's Church, Wimbledon Synagogue and Southside Church Wimbledon. It is a popular destination for leisure and entertainment, with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Centre for the Arts and Wimbledon Theatre.
SW20 is an area with immense opportunities and great potential, offering excellent transport links, leisure and cultural activities as well as comfortable housing and educational facilities.
Demographics
Greater London
SW20 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SW20 |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Kingston upon Thames 002 |
| LSOA Name | Kingston upon Thames 002B |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
SW20 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SW20, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 47% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.