Archway Close Wimbledon, Merton
48 addresses across 2 postcodes (SW19), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 22100189.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Merton costs £2,147 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haydons Road, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gap Road Gardens, is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 44 of its 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Vineyard Hill Road Surgery, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Merton in 2026-27: Band D £2,147 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,431 | £1,670 | £1,908 | £2,147 | £2,624 | £3,101 | £3,578 | £4,294 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 480 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 144-146 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon SW19 8HJ: up to 6 homes, permissioned (210 m)
- Vantage House 1 Weir Road, Wimbledon SW19 8UX: up to 5 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, Plough Lane, Wimbledon, SW17 0BL, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 46 - 76, Summerstown, SW17 0BH, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Volante, 46-76, Summerstown, London, SW17 0BH: up to 93 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Vacant Plot 1 And 2 Gap Road, Wimbledon SW19 8JG: up to 7 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 7-9 Burntwood Lane: up to 5 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 337-339 Haydons Road, South Wimbledon SW19 8LA: up to 7 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW19 8UL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SW19 8HW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 48 addresses are between 15 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW19 8HW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SW19 8UL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Haydons Road 323,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Earlsfield 5.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Wimbledon 13 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Wimbledon Park Underground Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Wimbledon Tram Stop | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Wimbledon Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pitt Crescent Wimbledon Park | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Wimbledon Quarter Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 56 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 19 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vineyard Hill Road Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest D Parry Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arthur Road Dental Practice | 320 m |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital (Tooting) | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Arthur Road - Wimbledon, Wimbledon Park, Wimbledon Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gap Road Gardens 810 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 250 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Garratt Park 3.0 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wimbledon Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| South Park Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | World Heritage Site | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashen Grove Wood | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Wimbledon Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Bluegate Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Jerry's Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Farm Bog | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Battersea Reach | Tidal water | 4.9 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 0 | 48 |
44 of the street's 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 48 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Merton: see them on the Merton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Priory CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ricards Lodge High School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earlsfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burntwood School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Garfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Southfields Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beatrix Potter Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riversdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash 'N' Carry SW19 8LG | Distributors/Transporters | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Vacherin/G&G/Payne & Gunter/Create SW19 8UH | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Anas Cafe SW19 8UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| McDonald's Restaurants SW19 8UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Lasagna Workshop SW19 8UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Binisang SW19 8UG | Manufacturers/packers | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Poke Shack SW19 8UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Gastonias Ltd SW19 8UG | Manufacturers/packers | 200 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Seoulzega SW19 8UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Cardabelle SW19 8UG | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Shake Shack SW19 8UG | Manufacturers/packers | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| KITCHENDOC SW19 8UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sissi Fabulous Food SW19 8UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| NISSI GOURMET LIMITED SW19 8UG | Manufacturers/packers | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Coffee Pup SW19 8UG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pitt Crescent (21); On or near Endeavour Way (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 26% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 37% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Durnsford Road · Durnsford Road · Endeavour Way · Pitt Crescent · The Crescent · Crescent Gardens · Gresham Way · Weir Road · Rosemary Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.