Ashley Road Wimbledon, Merton
6 addresses across 4 postcodes (SW19), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22100270.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are 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 E; Band D in Merton costs £2,147 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haydons Road, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, South Park Gardens, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wimbledon Medical Practice, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 73% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 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
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Flat (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (34% of about 1,410 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)
- 123-125, Merton Road,Wimbledon,SW19 1ED, permissioned (300 m)
- Land rear of 1 A York Road, South Wimbledon SW19 8TP: up to 6 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- 247, The Broadway,Wimbledon,SW19 1SD, permissioned (330 m)
- 247 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SD, permissioned (330 m)
- 1, York Road, SW19 8TP, permissioned (330 m)
- 1 York Road SW19 8TP, permissioned (330 m)
- Tower Lodge 2 Trinity Road, Wimbledon SW19 8RL: up to 18 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Shree Ghanapathy Temple and Works (350 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 August 2026: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON, Highway repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 9 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 8PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SW19 8QH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SW19 8QF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| SW19 8TN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 7 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 14 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW19 8PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW19 8QF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW19 8QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW19 8TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Haydons Road 323,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Wimbledon 13 million journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Wimbledon Chase 272,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | South Wimbledon Underground Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Wimbledon Tram Stop | 890 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Wimbledon Underground Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Polka Theatre South Wimbledon | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wimbledon Quarter Car Park | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 56 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 19.3 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wimbledon Medical Practice | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chemco Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 16 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Wimbledon Dentist | 270 m |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital (Tooting) | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Teddington Police Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 4 Queens Road Halifax | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Park Gardens 2.3 ha | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wandle Meadow Nature Park 4.9 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Effra Road Allotments 1,340 m² | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 8.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is South Park Gardens, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 390 m west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 390 m west |
| The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Wimbledon Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | World Heritage Site | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashen Grove Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Wimbledon Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Rushmere Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Bluegate Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Cannon Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Farm Bog | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
3 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Priory CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Garfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Merton Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ricards Lodge High School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Singlegate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dundonald Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Residential Home SW19 8RY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Holy Trinity School SW19 8PW | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Top Cat Breakfast Club SW19 8PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Chemco Pharmacy | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Caldmore Grill and Fish Bar SW19 1SB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bliss Coffee and Preserve General Store SW19 1SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Kickin Kreole SW19 1SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Cuppa' Chaii SW19 1SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Polka Theatre Cafe SW19 1SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Vibes of Hyderabad Limited SW19 1ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Merton Convenience LTD SW19 1ED | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Katsushi SW19 1EJ | Manufacturers/packers | 270 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Golden Place SW19 1EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Swig SW19 1ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Café Fantastic | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wycliffe Road (9); On or near Evelyn Road (8); On or near Latimer Road (8); On or near Bridges Road Mews (7); On or near Bridges Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 69% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 11% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 11% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 73% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 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
- SW19 8PP: 2 addresses of 53 in the postcode
- SW19 8QH: 2 addresses
- SW19 8QF: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
- SW19 8TN: 1 address of 63 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Evelyn Road · Clarence Road · Burgess Mews · Florence Road · Bridges Road Mews · Latimer Road · Bridges Road · South Park Road · Effra Road · Edith Road · St Andrews Close · Wycliffe 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.