A Ward Profile is available for each of the twenty wards within Merton.

1. Ward Profiles A Ward Profile is available for each of the twenty wards within Merton. The profiles set out a range of features and statistical information, including population, deprivation and prosperity. For more information about the Ward Profiles, please contact the Policy, Strategy and Partnerships Team on 020 8545 3379 or via kate.herbert@merton.gov.uk

3. ABBEY WARD Did you know: Between 1117 and 1538, much of the area now covered by Merton Abbey Mills and Sainsbury’s Savacentre, was occupied by Merton Priory. One of the largest and most influential religious institutions in the south-east, this was home to a community of Augustinian canons. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT ANDREW JUDGE (LAB) ABIGAIL JONES (LAB) KATY NEEP (LAB) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 10,323 74.1 3,506 34.7 Raynes Park Population has increased by 8% People per 10,000m2 increased from 68.4 Largest population of 30-44 year olds in the borough Average age has decreased from 35.6 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 74% 26% No religion Religion not stated White population has increased by 2% BAME population has increased by 22% Christianity 52% 27% 8% South Africa 4% England 59% Poland 3% 14% Asian or Asian British 5% Black or Black British 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 3% Any other Ethnic Group Islam 7% Hinduism 4% Ireland 2% India 2% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 55% First/Higher Degree 23% Owned outright 33% Owned with mortgage 81% Economically Activeproportion has increased By 5% Sales Assistant and Retail Cashiers Construction and Building Trades Road Transport Drivers 9% 2+ A-Levels 8% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 25% Social rented 18% Private rented 19% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 16% 10% Other Qualifications 10% No Qualifications

4. CANNON HILL WARD Did you know: During the English Civil War, the area is said to have been occupied by Parliamentarian forces armed with a cannon. The height of Cannon Hill made it an ideal vantage point, allowing Cromwell’s troops advanced warning of any approach by the forces of Charles I. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT TOBIN BYERS (LAB) PAULINE COWPER (LAB) FIDELIS GADZAMA (LAB) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 9,249 41.6 525 39.9 Raynes Park Population has decreased by 0.4% People per 10,000m2 increased from 41.8 Largest population of 75-84 year olds in the borough Average age has increased from 39.1 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 75% 25% No religion Religion not stated White population has decreased by 11% BAME population has increased by 47% Christianity 60% 19% 8% South Africa 4% England 68% Sri Lanka 2% 16% Asian or Asian British 4% Black or Black British 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 1% Any other Ethnic Group Islam 7% Hinduism 6% Pakistan 1% Ireland 2% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 35% First/Higher Degree 40% Owned outright 41% Owned with mortgage 73% Economically Activeproportion has increased By 5% Teaching and Education Professionals Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Secretarial and related occupations 11% 2+ A-Levels 14% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 6% Social rented 14% Private rented 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 16% 9% Other Qualifications 17% No Qualifications

5. COLLIERS WOOD WARD Did you know: “Colliers Wood” meant “woodland frequented by charcoal burners" during the Middle Ages. During the 19th century, Colliers Wood was also linked to textile printing, ceramics and the cultivation of watercress. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT LAXMI ATTAWAR (LAB) NICK DRAPER (LAB) CAROLINE COOPER- MARBIAH (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 10,712 96.4 1003 34.6 Raynes Park Population has increased by 15% People per 10,000m2 decreased from 83.6 Largest population of 20-24 year olds in the borough Average age has decreased from 34.9 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 60% 40% No religion White population has decreased by 11% BAME population has increased by 47% Christianity 50% 23% Islam 11% Poland 6% England 50% Sri Lanka 4% Religion not stated 23% Asian or Asian British 10% Black or Black British 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group 7% Hinduism 7% Pakistan 3% South Africa 4% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 43% First/Higher Degree 17% Owned outright 32% Owned with mortgage 78% Economically Activeproportion has increased By 5% Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Teaching and Educational Professionals Business, Research and Administrative Professionals 11% 2+ A-Levels 11% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 13% Social rented 37% Private rented 22% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 16% 12% Other Qualifications 13% No Qualifications

6. CRICKET GREEN WARD Did you know: Cricket Green boasts one of the oldest cricket pitches in the world. The game has been played here since the 1690s and the local club has nurtured generations of local, county and national players. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT IAN MUNN (LAB) RUSSELL MAKIN (LAB) JUDY SAUNDERS (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 11,474 38.3 175 34.7 Raynes Park Population has increased by 11% People per 10,000m2 increased from 34.6 Largest population of 15 year olds in the borough Average age has decreased from 35.0 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 53% 47% No religion White population has decreased by 11% BAME population has increased by 47% Christianity 56% 18% Islam 11% Sri Lanka 5% England 59% Poland 4% Religion not stated 19% Asian or Asian British 21% Black or Black British 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group 7% Hinduism 7% Pakistan 2% Ghana 4% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 23% First/Higher Degree 16% Owned outright 26% Owned with mortgage 70% Economically Activeproportion has increased By 5% Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Elementary Cleaning Occupations Caring Personal Services 10% 2+ A-Levels 14% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 37% Social rented 18% Private rented 30% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 16% 12% Other Qualifications 24% No Qualifications

7. DUNDONALD WARD Did you know: Dundonald ward is home to Wimbledon School of Art. Founded in 1890, the school moved from Gladstone Road to premises in Merton Hall Road in 1940. Former pupils include illustrator Raymond Briggs; costume designer Joseph Acheson and theatre designer Richard Hudson. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT DAVID DEAN (CON) MICHAEL BULL (CON) SUZANNE GROCOTT (CON) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 9,275 35.7 74 35.7 Raynes Park Population has increased by 3% People per 10,000m2 increased from 36.4 Smallest population of 18-19 year olds in the borough Average age has decreased from 36.4 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 82% 18% No religion Religion not stated White population has decreased by 0.3% BAME population has increased by 13% Christianity 55% 29% 7% South Africa 8% England 64% India 3% 10% Asian or Asian British 2% Black or Black British 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 1% Any other Ethnic Group Islam 3% Hinduism 3% Ireland 2% Scotland 2% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 61% First/Higher Degree 27% Owned outright 35% Owned with mortgage 82% Economically Activeproportion has increased By 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Sales, Marketing and related Associate Professionals 9% 2+ A-Levels 8% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 4% Social rented 34% Private rented 18% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 16% 8% Other Qualifications 8% No Qualifications

8. FIGGE’S MARSH WARD Did you know: This area takes its name from a surviving piece of Medieval common waste or pasture, which remained uncultivated due to its high water table. By the late 18th century several map makers were referring to the area as “Pig’s Marsh” due to the swampy nature of the land and its use by swine herds. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT AGATHA AKYIGYINA (LAB) GERALDINE STANFORD (LAB) PETER WALKER (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 11,240 98.4 535 33.9 Raynes Park Population has increased by 14% People per 10,000m2 increased from 86.6 Smallest population of 5-7 year olds in the borough Average age has decreased from 34.8 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 43% 57% No religion White population has decreased by 20% BAME population has increased by 61% Christianity 57% 14% Hinduism 12% Sri Lanka 7% England 54% Poland 5% Religion not stated 25% Asian or Asian British 24% Black or Black British 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 3% Any other Ethnic Group Islam 10% 6% Jamaica 3% Ghana 4% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 25% First/Higher Degree 18% Owned outright 29% Owned with mortgage 71% Economically Activeproportion has increased By 4% Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Caring Personal Services Elementary Cleaning Occupations 11% 2+ A-Levels 14% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 28% Social rented 23% Private rented 29% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 9% 13% Other Qualifications 21% No Qualifications

9. GRAVENEY WARD Did you know: The smallest ward in Merton, this takes its name from the River Graveney (a tributary of the Wandle), which traditionally marked the boundary between the parishes of Mitcham and Tooting. Land bordering the Graveney is known to have been used for farms and settlements in Roman times. During the Victorian era, young boys gathered to catch minnows from the deeper waters – much of the river now lies hidden in culverts. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT JOHN DEHANEY (LAB) LINDA KIRBY (LAB) GREG UDEH (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 9,816 111.1 366 35.7 Raynes Park Population has decreased by 4.6% People per 10,000m2 increased from 106.2 25% increase in 75-84 year olds – Largest in the borough Average age has not changed Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 43% 57% White population has decreased by 6% BAME population has increased by 12% Christianity 51% Islam 15% Hinduism 14% Poland 10% England 45% Sri Lanka 8% No religion Religion not stated 32% Asian or Asian British 18% Black or Black British 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group 12% 7% India 3% Pakistan 4% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 32% First/Higher Degree 28% Owned outright 34% Owned with mortgage 73% Economically Activeproportion has increased By 6% Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Construction and Building Trades Elementary Cleaning Occupations 10% 2+ A-Levels 12% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 4% Social rented 33% Private rented 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 14% 18% Other Qualifications 16% No Qualifications

10. HILLSIDE Did you know: In the days before motorised transport, Wimbledon Hill proved challenging for anyone wishing to deliver goods to Wimbledon Village. In 1908, funds raised by the "Dumb Friends League" allowed the purchase of Jack, a large shire or “trace-horse". Stationed at the base of the hill, he and his groom helped to pull heavy loads up the steep slope in return for a small fee. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT DAVID SIMPSON (CON) DAVID WILLIAMS (CON) DANIEL HOLDEN (CON) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 8,977 75.8 265 38.7 Raynes Park Population has decreased by 1.1% People per 10,000m2 decreased from 76.6 Smallest population of 10-14 year olds in the borough Average age has Increased From 38.5 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 79% 21% No religion Religion not stated White population has decreased by 8% BAME population has increased by 24% Christianity 56% 27% 8% South Africa 5% England 54% India 3% 14% Asian or Asian British 2% Black or Black British 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group Islam 4% Hinduism 3% Ireland 2% Scotland 2% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 65% First/Higher Degree 27% Owned outright 24% Owned with mortgage 79% Economically Activeproportion has increased By 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Business, Finance and related associate professionals Functional Managers and Directors 8% 2+ A-Levels 7% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 10% Social rented 38% Private rented 21% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 14% 9% Other Qualifications 6% No Qualifications

11. LAVENDER FIELDS Did you know: This area takes its name from Mitcham’s historic lavender industry. During the 19th and early 20th century, much of north-east Mitcham was covered by lavender fields. The Potter & Moore distillery, founded near Figges Marsh in 1749, had an international reputation for its lavender oil, soaps and cosmetics MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT MARK ALLISON (LAB) ROSS GARROD (LAB) EDITH MACAULEY (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 10,723 87.1 306 33.3 Raynes Park Population has increased by 7% People per 10,000m2 decreased from 81.5 Average age has Increased From 32.8 Smallest population of 75 year olds in the borough Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 54% 46% No religion White population has decreased by 16% BAME population has increased by 47% Christianity 53% 19% Islam 10% Poland 7% England 53% Sri Lanka 6% Religion not stated 25% Asian or Asian British 14% Black or Black British 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 3% Any other Ethnic Group Hinduism 10% Pakistan 2% 7% India 2% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 33% First/Higher Degree 15% Owned outright 33% Owned with mortgage 73% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 4% Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Elementary Cleaning Occupations Construction and Building Trades 10% 2+ A-Levels 12% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 20% Social rented 30% Private rented 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 9% 15% Other Qualifications 18% No Qualifications

12. LONGTHORNTON Did you know: The Streatham Park Cemetery, situated in this ward, is the final resting place of many famous names from the world of show business, including music hall star Ida Lupino; comedy actor Will Hay and; Jamaican reggae star Desmond Dekker. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT BRENDA FRASER (LAB) DAVID CHUNG (LAB) MARSIE SKEETE (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 10,024 67.7 317 35.6 Raynes Park Population has increased by 4% People per 10,000m2 increased from 65.0 Average age has Increased From 35.5 Third largest population of 16-17 year olds in the borough Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 42% 58% No religion White population has decreased by 24% BAME population has increased by 39% Christianity 59% 12% Islam 12% Poland 5% England 57% Jamaica 4% Religion not stated 23% Asian or Asian British 27% Black or Black British 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group Hinduism 8% Sri Lanka 3% 7% Pakistan 3% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 28% First/Higher Degree 26% Owned outright 43% Owned with mortgage 73% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 2% Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Road Transport Drivers Construction and Building Trades 11% 2+ A-Levels 15% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 11% Social rented 18% Private rented 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 5% 12% Other Qualifications 19% No Qualifications

13. LOWER MORDEN Did you know: During the Middle Ages, Lower Morden was part of the estates belonging to Westminster Abbey but passed into Crown ownership during the 1530s. During the 17th century, Lower Morden was the property of the Garth family, Lords of the Manor of Morden from 1554 to 1870. The local school (Hatfeild) takes its name from the last squire of Morden, Gilliat Edward Hatfeild, fondly remembered for the children’s parties he staged at Morden Hall during the 1930s. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SALLY KENNY (LAB) STAN ANDERSON (LAB) MARY CURTIN (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 39.1 544 9,090 50.3 Raynes Park Average age has Increased From 38.8 Third largest population of 60-64 year olds in the borough Population has increased by 6% People per 10,000m2 increased from 47.4 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 78% 22% No religion White population has decreased by 5% BAME population has increased by 74% Christianity 62% 20% Islam 7% Sri Lanka 2% England 78% Ireland 2% Religion not stated 13% Asian or Asian British 4% Black or Black British 3% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 1% Any other Ethnic Group Hinduism 4% Poland 2% 7% South Africa 2% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 24% First/Higher Degree 37% Owned outright 47% Owned with mortgage 76% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 4% Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Secretarial and related occupations Construction and Building Trades 12% 2+ A-Levels 16% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 4% Social rented 10% Private rented 24% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 11% 8% Other Qualifications 21% No Qualifications

14. MERTON PARK Did you know: The City of London Real Property Company, founded by John Innes, created the Merton Park estate during the late nineteenth century. Merton Park is also noted for its distinctive holly hedges. Holly features on the Innes family coat of arms. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT JOHN SARGEANT (MPIR) PETER SOUTHGATE (MPIR) EDWARD FOLEY (MPIR) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 38.4 537 9,485 52.2 Raynes Park Average age has Increased From 37.9 15% increase of 10-14 year olds – largest in the borough Population has increased by 4% People per 10,000m2 increased from 50.3 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 71% 29% No religion White population has decreased by 7% BAME population has increased by 34% Christianity 53% 22% Islam 10% South Africa 3% England 61% Pakistan 3% Religion not stated 20% Asian or Asian British 3% Black or Black British 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group Hinduism 6% India 2% 7% Sri Lanka 2% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 50% First/Higher Degree 37% Owned outright 36% Owned with mortgage 73% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 4% Teaching and Educational Professionals Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Information Technology And Communications Professionals 10% 2+ A-Levels 11% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 4% Social rented 23% Private rented 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 5% 9% Other Qualifications 12% No Qualifications

15. POLLARDS HILL Did you know: During Victorian times, much of this area was used for dairy farming. The largest local farm was New Barns, or Galpin’s Farm, which stood opposite the junction of Commonside East and Watneys Road. The latter was named after the Watney family, Wandsworth distillers, who owned the farm for more than a hundred years. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT JOAN HENRY (LAB) JEFF HANNA (LAB) MARTIN WHELTON (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 34.8 726 10,287 47.6 Raynes Park Average age has Increased From 34.6 Largest population of 16-19 year olds in the borough Population has increased by 4% People per 10,000m2 increased from 45.9 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 44% 56% No religion White population has decreased by 32% BAME population has increased by 69% Christianity 64% 15% Islam 9% Ghana 6% England 64% Pakistan 4% Religion not stated 14% Asian or Asian British 34% Black or Black British 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group Hinduism 5% Nigeria 2% 7% Poland 3% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 23% First/Higher Degree 23% Owned outright 33% Owned with mortgage 71% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 7% Sales Assistant and Retail Cashiers Caring Personal Services Road Transport Drivers 12% 2+ A-Levels 16% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 25% Social rented 18% Private rented 29% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 13% 10% Other Qualifications 22% No Qualifications

16. RAVENSBURY Did you know: On the edge of this ward, on either side of Morden Road, archaeologists discovered a large Anglo-Saxon burial ground. This held a number of warrior burials with grave goods including swords, spears, jewellery and glassware. Many of these items are now displayed at the Museum of London.. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT STEPHEN ALAMBRITIS (LAB) PHILIP JONES (LAB) PETER MCCABE (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 36.6 1,796 9,968 54.2 Raynes Park Average age has decreased From 37.5 31% increase in 45-59 year olds – largest In the borough Population has increased by 8% People per 10,000m2 increased from 50.4 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 62% 38% No religion White population has decreased by 15% BAME population has increased by 80% Christianity 55% 19% Islam 10% Sri Lanka 5% England 63% Poland 4% Religion not stated 22% Asian or Asian British 10% Black or Black British 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group Hinduism 8% India 2% 7% Pakistan 3% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 25% First/Higher Degree 23% Owned outright 33% Owned with mortgage 71% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 4% Sales Assistant and Retail Cashiers Construction and Building Trades Road Transport Drivers 10% 2+ A-Levels 14% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 25% Social rented 18% Private rented 29% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 8% 11% Other Qualifications 24% No Qualifications

17. RAYNES PARK WARD Did you know: Raynes Park actually takes its name from the local station, built in 1871 on land sold by Richard Garth, Lord of the Manor of Morden. Much of his local property had originally belonged to the Rayne family, wealthy farmers who lived in the West Barnes area. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT JILL WEST (CON) ADAM BUSH (CON) STEPHEN CROWE (CON) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 38.2 134 9,738 52.5 Raynes Park Average age has increased From 37.5 Largest population of People aged 90 and over in the borough Population has increased by 4% People per 10,000m2 increased from 50.7 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 81% 19% No religion Religion not stated White population has decreased by 2% BAME population has increased by 27% Christianity 61% 22% 7% South Africa 5% England 63% Poland 2% 12% Asian or Asian British 3% Black or Black British 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group India 2% Hinduism 3% Scotland 2% Islam 4% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 54% First/Higher Degree 29% Owned outright 33% Owned with mortgage 76% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 6% Business, Research and AdministrativeProfessionals Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals Functional Managers and Directors 9% 2+ A-Levels 10% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 11% Social rented 26% Private rented 24% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 15% 9% Other Qualifications 10% No Qualifications

18. ST HELIER Did you know: The St Helier estate was built between 1928 and 1936. In recognition of Merton’s religious heritage, many of the roads on the estate were named after abbeys and monasteries in England and Wales, such as Canterbury Road, Ely Road and Buckfast Road. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT MAXI MARTIN (LAB) DENNIS PEARCE (LAB) IMRAN UDDIN (LAB) SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 36.6 525 10,414 56.5 Raynes Park Average age has decreased From 38.4 Largest population of 75-84 year olds in the borough Population has increased by 4% People per 10,000m2 increased from 49.7 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 66% 34% No religion White population has decreased by 12% BAME population has increased by 136% Christianity 54% 20% Islam 12% Pakistan 4% England 65% Sri Lanka 3% Religion not stated 22% Asian or Asian British 8% Black or Black British 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group South Africa 1% Hinduism 6% Poland 2% 6% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 23% First/Higher Degree 21% Owned outright 32% Owned with mortgage 71% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 6% Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Road Transport Drivers Construction and Building Trades 10% 2+ A-Levels 14% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 31% Social rented 14% Private rented 29% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 21% 12% Other Qualifications 24% No Qualifications

19. TRINITY Did you know: Trinity ward is home to the world's first purpose-built children's theatre, the Polka Theatre. Opened in 1979 by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, the theatre offers a varied programme of drama written for, and often performed by, children. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT JAMES HOLMES (CON) CHARLIE CHIRICO (CON) ABDUL LATIF (CON) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 34.7 1,350 9,798 91.2 Raynes Park Average age has decreased From 33.6 Smallest population of 45-59 year olds In the borough Population has increased by 11% People per 10,000m2 increased from 82.2 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 78% 22% No religion Religion not stated White population has increased by 3% BAME population has increased by 44% Christianity 53% 30% 8% South Africa 6% England 60% India 2% 12% Asian or Asian British 4% Black or Black British 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group Ireland 2% Hinduism 3% Poland 2% Islam 4% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 60% First/Higher Degree 19% Owned outright 33% Owned with mortgage 82% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 4% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals 8% 2+ A-Levels 8% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 12% Social rented 33% Private rented 19% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 14% 8% Other Qualifications 9% No Qualifications

20. VILLAGE Did you know: In addition to agricultural and sporting use, Wimbledon Common has been the site of an Iron Age hill fort; a major military review for King George III; annual shooting competitions staged by the National Rifle Association; suffragette campaign meetings and; as a training camp for recruits to General Kitchener’s army. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT HAMISH BADENOCH (CON) JOHN BOWCOTT (CON) NAJEEB LATIF (CON) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 41.9 835 8,491 34.8 Raynes Park Average age has decreased From 40.7 Largest population of 65-74 year olds In the borough Population has decreased by 5% People per 10,000m2 increased from 14.3 *boundary change Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 84% 16% No religion Religion not stated White population has decreased by 8% BAME population has decreased by 1% Christianity 60% 22% 9% South Africa 3% England 62% Scotland 2% 11% Asian or Asian British 1% Black or Black British 3% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group United States of America 2% Hinduism 2% India 2% Islam 4% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 62% First/Higher Degree 43% Owned outright 25% Owned with mortgage 68% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 3% Functional Managers and Directors Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Business, Finance and Related Professionals 8% 2+ A-Levels 10% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 6% Social rented 23% Private rented 32% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 6% 7% Other Qualifications 7% No Qualifications

21. WEST BARNES Did you know: From 1919, Burlington Road held the premises of security printers Bradbury & Wilkinson. The firm produced stamps, bonds, chequebooks and currency for countries throughout the world. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT GILLI LEWIS- LAVENDER (CON) MARY-JANE JEANES (LIB DEM) BRIAN LEWIS- LAVENDER (CON) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 37.6 68 9,862 50.5 Raynes Park Average age has increased From 37.1 46% increase in population of 90+ year olds Population has decreased by 3% People per 10,000m2 increased from 49.0 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 71% 29% No religion White population has decreased by 8% BAME population has decreased by 34% Hinduism 8% Christianity 59% 19% Sri Lanka 4% England 64% South Africa 4% Religion not stated 21% Asian or Asian British 3% Black or Black British 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group Poland 2% India 2% Islam 6% 6% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 42% First/Higher Degree 34% Owned outright 42% Owned with mortgage 76% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 3% Teaching and Educational Professionals Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Business, Research and Administrative Professionals 11% 2+ A-Levels 13% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 5% Social rented 17% Private rented 25% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 8% 9% Other Qualifications 14% No Qualifications

22. WIMBLEDON PARK Did you know: Wimbledon Park was formerly part of the vast estate owned by Earl Spencer. The lake, now used by the Sailing Centre, was originally an ornamental garden feature designed for the Earl by the famous landscape gardener, Capability Brown. MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT JANICE HOWARD (CON) OONAGH MOULTON (CON) LINDA TAYLOR (CON) STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) COUNCILLORS Wimbledon Colliers Wood 41.9 835 11,197 48.7 Raynes Park Average age has decreased From 40.7 Largest population of 65-74 year olds In the borough Population has increased by 12% People per 10,000m2 increased from 14.3 Morden Mitcham Top 5 Countries of Birth Ethnic diversity Top 5 Religious Beliefs 80% 20% No religion Religion not stated White population has increased by 8% BAME population has increased by 14% Christianity 55% 27% 8% South Africa 5% England 64% Poland 2% 12% Asian or Asian British 3% Black or Black British 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 2% Any other Ethnic Group Scotland 2% India 2% Islam 6% Hinduism 2% Top 3 Occupations Highest Level of Qualification Employment House Ownership 60% First/Higher Degree 26% Owned outright 35% Owned with mortgage 78% Economically Activeproportion has increased by 4% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Functional Managers and Directors Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals 9% 2+ A-Levels 9% 5+ GCSE (A-C) 8% Social rented 28% Private rented 22% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 12% 8% Other Qualifications 8% No Qualifications