Broadband in SW19 4DB

Looking at SW19 4DB in Merton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at SW19 4DB stands at 35.6%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 24.4% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 24.4% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 24.4% of addresses. FTTP rollout is underway but not yet complete. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at SW19 4DB. 64.4% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 11.1% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 24.4% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. 24.4% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Translating the numbers at SW19 4DB into daily use gives a clearer picture. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at SW19 4DB. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at SW19 4DB fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 35.6% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to SW19 4DB is Wimbledon, 0.1 miles away. That is walkable for most people. No car needed for the daily commute. Clapham Junction is the next closest at 3.4 miles. Richmond offers another option at 4.8 miles.

The most common council tax band near SW19 4DB is Band C. The billing authority is Merton. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at SW19 4DB reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for SW19 4DB: remote working 85/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

SW19 4DB falls within the Merton local authority area. The SW19 postcode area contains 1589 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across SW19 ranges from 0% to 100%. SW19 4DB is below the area average of 99%.

How does SW19 4DB compare to its neighbours? SW19 7PA (0.03 miles, Merton) has 89.7% superfast coverage and 89.7% gigabit. SW19 4JS (0.04 miles, Merton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. SW19 4DA (0.05 miles, Merton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. SW19 7QW (0.08 miles, Merton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at SW19 4DB gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Merton depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Looking at the overall picture for SW19 4DB, a few things are worth highlighting. Strong broadband and close transport links give flexibility for both commuting and remote work. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for SW19 4DB. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for SW19 4DB. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Merton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.