Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South West London

SW19 (Wimbledon): crime, schools, stations and house prices

SW19 (Wimbledon) is a postcode district in South West London, covered by Merton and Wandsworth. Homes sold for a median of £575,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 4.2% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 3/10 (low), with about 54 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 34 schools with an SW19 postcode, and the nearest stations include Wimbledon, Haydons Road and Wimbledon Park.

House prices in SW19

1,005 homes sold in SW19 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £575,000. That's 4.2% lower than the 12 months before (£600,000). 21 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in SW19

Crime score: 3/10 (Low). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 54 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 62 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SW19 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (12,879 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in SW19

34 open schools have an SW19 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Primary schools (19)

Secondary schools (3)

All-through schools (1)

Special and other schools (11)

Stations near SW19

Council and wards

SW19 is covered by Merton and Wandsworth. Wards include Abbey, Colliers Wood, Cricket Green, Hillside, Lavender Fields, Merton Park, Village and Wandle.

Frequently asked questions

Is SW19 a safe area to live?

SW19 (Wimbledon) has a crime score of 3/10 (Low). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 54 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is below the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in SW19?

The median sale price in SW19 (Wimbledon) was £575,000 across 1,005 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 4.2% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near SW19?

The nearest stations to the centre of SW19 are Wimbledon (0.2 mi), Haydons Road (0.6 mi), Wimbledon Park (0.7 mi) and South Wimbledon (0.8 mi).

How many schools are there in SW19?

There are 34 open schools with an SW19 postcode, including 19 primary and 3 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers SW19?

SW19 is covered by Merton and Wandsworth councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.