Holmes Road Wimbledon, Merton
10 addresses across 4 postcodes (SW19), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22103369.
- Flood: 9 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 D; 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 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wandle Park, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Merton Medical Practice, about 220 m away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 840 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 59% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 204 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 D (48% of about 930 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Wandle Valley (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Merton Youth Service, 21 Leyton Road, Colliers Wood, SW19 1DJ, allocation (40 m)
- Merton Youth Service, 21 Leyton Road, Colliers Wood, SW19 1DJ, allocation (40 m)
- Eddie Katz 42 Station Road, Colliers Wood SW19 2LP: up to 98 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Brown & Root phase 2: up to 200 homes, Site allocation (260 m)
- 40 Station Road, Colliers Wood, SW19 2LP, permissioned (270 m)
- 52-54, Wandle Bank,Colliers Wood,SW19 1DW, permissioned (270 m)
- Phase 2 (South Block) Brown & Root House, 125, High Street, SW19 2JG, permissioned (300 m)
- 1 Deburgh Road, Colliers Wood SW10 1DX: up to 6 homes, permissioned (340 m)
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 17 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 6 medium, 5 low and 0 very low.
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 1DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SW19 1DH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SW19 1DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 8 / 6 | unlikely |
| SW19 1BH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 13 m and 14 m above sea level (14 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW19 1BH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW19 1DH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW19 1DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW19 1DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Haydons Road 323,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Tooting 804,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Wimbledon 13 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Colliers Wood Underground Station | 360 m |
| South Wimbledon Underground Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Morden Road Tram Stop | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Merton Abbey / Merton High Street Colliers Wood | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Z Airport Parking | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 49 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 19.3 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 20.2 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Merton Medical Practice | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Parade Dental Partnership | 220 m |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital (Tooting) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Sun Hill Police Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wandle Park 4.5 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wandle Meadow Nature Park 4.9 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 920 m² | 50 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest All Saints Recreation Ground 5,140 m² | 40 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Western Road Allotments 1.5 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works, a scheduled monument, 280 m south. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Augustinian Priory of St Mary at Merton, 271m ENE of Abbey Wall Works | Scheduled monument | 280 m south |
| South Park Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Morden Hall Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 10 km (6.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ashen Grove Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Wimbledon Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Paper Mill Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Rushmere Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Cannon Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Farm Bog | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
10 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | 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 |
| Singlegate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon | Secondary | 11–19 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Merton Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Garfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Haslemere Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Liberty Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Priory CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sellincourt Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Liqui Liqui SW19 1DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Momshad Indian Take Away | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Lava Lounge Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Dunelm SW19 2PP | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aldi SW19 2PP | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Vaagees Wines SW19 1BD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2025 |
| Nelson Arms SW19 1DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Slice Guys SW19 1BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 4 Good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Sultan Public House SW19 1BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Wendy's SW19 2RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chaaye Khana SW19 2FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| The Charles Holden SW19 2BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Hux at the Holden SW19 2BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| ALL SAINTS CENTRE SW19 1BZ | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 |
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bus/Coach Station (82); On or near Wandle Bank (25); On or near Norman Road (14); On or near Croft Road (14); On or near Mill Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 53% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 12% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 59% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 1DZ: 4 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- SW19 1DH: 3 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- SW19 1DN: 2 addresses of 31 in the postcode
- SW19 1BH: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Leyton Road · Wandle Bank · Mill Road · Laburnum Road · Station Road · Merton High Street · Grove Road · Olive Road · Norman Road · Merton High Street · Abbey Road · Deburgh 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.