1. 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.ukkate.herbert@merton.gov.uk Ward Profiles

3. Christianity 52% 27% No religion Religion not stated 8% Islam 7% Hinduism 4% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 74% White population has increased by 2% 26% BAME population has increased by 22% Ethnic diversity 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 14% Asian or Asian British 5% Black or Black British 3% Any other Ethnic Group Top 5 Countries of Birth Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Morden Mitcham ANDREW JUDGE (LAB) ABIGAIL JONES (LAB) KATY NEEP (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) 10,323 Population has increased by 8% 34.7 Average age has decreased from 35.6 3,506 Largest population of 30-44 year olds in the borough 74.1 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 68.4 ABBEY WARD 23% Owned outright 25% Social rented 18% Private rented 33% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 55% First/Higher Degree 10% Other Qualifications 10% No Qualifications 9% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 8% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Sales Assistant and Retail Cashiers Construction and Building Trades Road Transport Drivers 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. 81% Economically Active proportion has increased By 5% 19% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 16% England 59% South Africa 4% Poland 3% India 2% Ireland 2%

4. Christianity 60% 19% No religion Religion not stated 8% Islam 7% Hinduism 6% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 75% White population has decreased by 11% 25% BAME population has increased by 47% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth TOBIN BYERS (LAB) PAULINE COWPER (LAB) FIDELIS GADZAMA (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) 9,249 Population has decreased by 0.4% 39.9 Average age has increased from 39.1 525 Largest population of 75-84 year olds in the borough 41.6 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 41.8 CANNON HILL WARD 40% Owned outright 6% Social rented 14% Private rented 41% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 35% First/Higher Degree 9% Other Qualifications 17% No Qualifications 11% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 14% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Teaching and Education Professionals Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Secretarial and related occupations 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. 73% Economically Active proportion has increased By 5% 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 16% England 68% South Africa 4% Sri Lanka 2% Ireland 2% Pakistan 1% 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 16% Asian or Asian British 4% Black or Black British 1% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

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

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

7. Christianity 55% 29% No religion Religion not stated Islam 3% 7% Hinduism 3% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 82% White population has decreased by 0.3% 18% BAME population has increased by 13% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth DAVID DEAN (CON) MICHAEL BULL (CON) SUZANNE GROCOTT (CON) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) 9,275 Population has increased by 3% 35.7 Average age has decreased from 36.4 74 Smallest population of 18-19 year olds in the borough 35.7 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 36.4 DUNDONALD WARD 27% Owned outright 4% Social rented 34% Private rented 35% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 61% First/Higher Degree 8% Other Qualifications 8% No Qualifications 9% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 8% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Sales, Marketing and related Associate Professionals 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. 82% Economically Active proportion has increased By 5% 18% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 16% England 64% South Africa 8% India 3% Scotland 2% Ireland 2% 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 10% Asian or Asian British 2% Black or Black British 1% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

8. Christianity 57% 14% No religion Religion not stated Islam 10% 6% Hinduism 12% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 43% White population has decreased by 20% 57% BAME population has increased by 61% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth AGATHA AKYIGYINA (LAB) GERALDINE STANFORD (LAB) PETER WALKER (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) 11,240 Population has increased by 14% 33.9 Average age has decreased from 34.8 535 Smallest population of 5-7 year olds in the borough 98.4 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 86.6 FIGGE’S MARSH WARD 18% Owned outright 28% Social rented 23% Private rented 29% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 25% First/Higher Degree 13% Other Qualifications 21% No Qualifications 11% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 14% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Caring Personal Services Elementary Cleaning Occupations 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. 71% Economically Active proportion has increased By 4% 29% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 9% England 54% Sri Lanka 7% Poland 5% Ghana 4% Jamaica 3% 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 25% Asian or Asian British 24% Black or Black British 3% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

9. Christianity 51% 12% No religion Religion not stated Islam 15% 7% Hinduism 14% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 43% White population has decreased by 6% 57% BAME population has increased by 12% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth JOHN DEHANEY (LAB) LINDA KIRBY (LAB) GREG UDEH (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) 9,816 Population has decreased by 4.6% 35.7 Average age has not changed 366 25% increase in 75-84 year olds – Largest in the borough 111.1 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 106.2 GRAVENEY WARD 28% Owned outright 4% Social rented 33% Private rented 34% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 32% First/Higher Degree 18% Other Qualifications 16% No Qualifications 10% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 12% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Construction and Building Trades Elementary Cleaning Occupations 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. 73% Economically Active proportion has increased By 6% 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 14% England 45% Poland 10% Sri Lanka 8% Pakistan 4% India 3% 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 32% Asian or Asian British 18% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

10. Christianity 56% 27% No religion Religion not stated Islam 4% 8% Hinduism 3% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 79% White population has decreased by 8% 21% BAME population has increased by 24% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth DAVID SIMPSON (CON) DAVID WILLIAMS (CON) DANIEL HOLDEN (CON) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) 8,977 Population has decreased by 1.1% 38.7 Average age has Increased From 38.5 265 Smallest population of 10-14 year olds in the borough 75.8 People per 10,000m 2 decreased from 76.6 HILLSIDE 27% Owned outright 10% Social rented 38% Private rented 24% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 65% First/Higher Degree 9% Other Qualifications 6% No Qualifications 8% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 7% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Business, Finance and related associate professionals Functional Managers and Directors 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. 79% Economically Active proportion has increased By 5% 21% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased By 14% England 54% South Africa 5% India 3% Scotland 2% Ireland 2% 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 14% Asian or Asian British 2% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

11. Christianity 53% 19% No religion Religion not stated Islam 10% 7% Hinduism 10% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 54% White population has decreased by 16% 46% BAME population has increased by 47% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth MARK ALLISON (LAB) ROSS GARROD (LAB) EDITH MACAULEY (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) 10,723 Population has increased by 7% 33.3 Average age has Increased From 32.8 306 Smallest population of 75 year olds in the borough 87.1 People per 10,000m 2 decreased from 81.5 LAVENDER FIELDS 15% Owned outright 20% Social rented 30% Private rented 33% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 33% First/Higher Degree 15% Other Qualifications 18% No Qualifications 10% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 12% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Elementary Cleaning Occupations Construction and Building Trades 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 73% Economically Active proportion has increased by 4% 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 9% England 53% Poland 7% Sri Lanka 6% India 2% Pakistan 2% 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 25% Asian or Asian British 14% Black or Black British 3% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

12. Christianity 59% 12% No religion Religion not stated Islam 12% 7% Hinduism 8% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 42% White population has decreased by 24% 58% BAME population has increased by 39% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth BRENDA FRASER (LAB) DAVID CHUNG (LAB) MARSIE SKEETE (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) 10,024 Population has increased by 4% 35.6 Average age has Increased From 35.5 317 Third largest population of 16-17 year olds in the borough 67.7 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 65.0 LONGTHORNTON 26% Owned outright 11% Social rented 18% Private rented 43% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 28% First/Higher Degree 12% Other Qualifications 19% No Qualifications 11% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 15% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Road Transport Drivers Construction and Building Trades 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. 73% Economically Active proportion has increased by 2% 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 5% England 57% Poland 5% Jamaica 4% Pakistan 3% Sri Lanka 3% 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 23% Asian or Asian British 27% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

13. Christianity 62% 20% No religion Religion not stated Islam 7% Hinduism 4% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 78% White population has decreased by 5% 22% BAME population has increased by 74% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth SALLY KENNY (LAB) STAN ANDERSON (LAB) MARY CURTIN (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) 9,090 Population has increased by 6% 39.1 Average age has Increased From 38.8 544 Third largest population of 60-64 year olds in the borough 50.3 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 47.4 LOWER MORDEN 37% Owned outright 4% Social rented 10% Private rented 47% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 24% First/Higher Degree 8% Other Qualifications 21% No Qualifications 12% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 16% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Secretarial and related occupations Construction and Building Trades 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. 76% Economically Active proportion has increased by 4% 24% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 11% England 78% Sri Lanka 2% Ireland 2% South Africa 2% Poland 2% 3% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 13% Asian or Asian British 4% Black or Black British 1% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

14. Christianity 53% 22% No religion Religion not stated Islam 10% 7% Hinduism 6% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 71% White population has decreased by 7% 29% BAME population has increased by 34% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth JOHN SARGEANT (MPIR) PETER SOUTHGATE (MPIR) EDWARD FOLEY (MPIR) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) 9,485 Population has increased by 4% 38.4 Average age has Increased From 37.9 537 15% increase of 10-14 year olds – largest in the borough 52.2 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 50.3 MERTON PARK 37% Owned outright 4% Social rented 23% Private rented 36% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 50% First/Higher Degree 9% Other Qualifications 12% No Qualifications 10% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 11% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Teaching and Educational Professionals Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Information Technology And Communications Professionals 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. 73% Economically Active proportion has increased by 4% 27% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 5% England 61% South Africa 3% Pakistan 3% Sri Lanka 2% India 2% 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 20% Asian or Asian British 3% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

15. Christianity 64% 15% No religion Religion not stated Islam 9% 7% Hinduism 5% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 44% White population has decreased by 32% 56% BAME population has increased by 69% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth JOAN HENRY (LAB) JEFF HANNA (LAB) MARTIN WHELTON (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) 10,287 Population has increased by 4% 34.8 Average age has Increased From 34.6 726 Largest population of 16-19 year olds in the borough 47.6 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 45.9 POLLARDS HILL 23% Owned outright 25% Social rented 18% Private rented 33% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 23% First/Higher Degree 10% Other Qualifications 22% No Qualifications 12% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 16% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Sales Assistant and Retail Cashiers Caring Personal Services Road Transport Drivers 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. 71% Economically Active proportion has increased by 7% 29% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 13% England 64% Ghana 6% Pakistan 4% Poland 3% Nigeria 2% 6% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 14% Asian or Asian British 34% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

16. Christianity 55% 19% No religion Religion not stated Islam 10% 7% Hinduism 8% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 62% White population has decreased by 15% 38% BAME population has increased by 80% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth STEPHEN ALAMBRITIS (LAB) PHILIP JONES (LAB) PETER MCCABE (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) 9,968 Population has increased by 8% 36.6 Average age has decreased From 37.5 1,796 31% increase in 45-59 year olds – largest In the borough 54.2 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 50.4 RAVENSBURY 23% Owned outright 25% Social rented 18% Private rented 33% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 25% First/Higher Degree 11% Other Qualifications 24% No Qualifications 10% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 14% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Sales Assistant and Retail Cashiers Construction and Building Trades Road Transport Drivers 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.. 71% Economically Active proportion has increased by 4% 29% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 8% England 63% Sri Lanka 5% Poland 4% Pakistan 3% India 2% 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 22% Asian or Asian British 10% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

17. Christianity 61% 22% No religion Religion not stated Islam 4% 7% Hinduism 3% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 81% White population has decreased by 2% 19% BAME population has increased by 27% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth JILL WEST (CON) ADAM BUSH (CON) STEPHEN CROWE (CON) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) 9,738 Population has increased by 4% 38.2 Average age has increased From 37.5 134 Largest population of People aged 90 and over in the borough 52.5 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 50.7 RAYNES PARK WARD 29% Owned outright 11% Social rented 26% Private rented 33% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 54% First/Higher Degree 9% Other Qualifications 10% No Qualifications 9% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 10% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals Functional Managers and Directors 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. 76% Economically Active proportion has increased by 6% 24% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 15% England 63% South Africa 5% Poland 2% Scotland 2% India 2% 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 12% Asian or Asian British 3% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

18. Christianity 54% 20% No religion Religion not stated Islam 12% 6% Hinduism 6% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 66% White population has decreased by 12% 34% BAME population has increased by 136% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth MAXI MARTIN (LAB) DENNIS PEARCE (LAB) IMRAN UDDIN (LAB) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT SIOBHAIN MCDONAGH (LAB) 10,414 Population has increased by 4% 36.6 Average age has decreased From 38.4 525 Largest population of 75-84 year olds in the borough 56.5 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 49.7 ST HELIER 21% Owned outright 31% Social rented 14% Private rented 32% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 23% First/Higher Degree 12% Other Qualifications 24% No Qualifications 10% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 14% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Sales Assistants and Retail Cashiers Road Transport Drivers Construction and Building Trades 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. 71% Economically Active proportion has increased by 6% 29% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 21% England 65% Pakistan 4% Sri Lanka 3% Poland 2% South Africa 1% 4% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 22% Asian or Asian British 8% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

19. Christianity 53% 30% No religion Religion not stated Islam 4% 8% Hinduism 3% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 78% White population has increased by 3% 22% BAME population has increased by 44% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth JAMES HOLMES (CON) CHARLIE CHIRICO (CON) ABDUL LATIF (CON) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) 9,798 Population has increased by 11% 34.7 Average age has decreased From 33.6 1,350 Smallest population of 45-59 year olds In the borough 91.2 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 82.2 TRINITY 19% Owned outright 12% Social rented 33% Private rented 33% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 60% First/Higher Degree 8% Other Qualifications 9% No Qualifications 8% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 8% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Information Technology and Telecommunications Professionals Sales, Marketing and Related Associate Professionals 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. 82% Economically Active proportion has increased by 4% 19% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 14% England 60% South Africa 6% India 2% Poland 2% Ireland 2% 5% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 12% Asian or Asian British 4% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

20. Christianity 60% 22% No religion Religion not stated Islam 4% 9% Hinduism 2% Top 5 Religious Beliefs 84% White population has decreased by 8% 16% BAME population has decreased by 1% Ethnic diversity Top 5 Countries of Birth HAMISH BADENOCH (CON) JOHN BOWCOTT (CON) NAJEEB LATIF (CON) COUNCILLORS MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT STEPHEN HAMMOND (CON) 8,491 Population has decreased by 5% 41.9 Average age has decreased From 40.7 835 Largest population of 65-74 year olds In the borough 34.8 People per 10,000m 2 increased from 14.3 *boundary change VILLAGE 43% Owned outright 6% Social rented 23% Private rented 25% Owned with mortgage House Ownership 62% First/Higher Degree 7% Other Qualifications 7% No Qualifications 8% 2+ A-Levels Highest Level of Qualification 10% 5+ GCSE (A-C) EmploymentTop 3 Occupations Functional Managers and Directors Business, Research and Administrative Professionals Business, Finance and Related Professionals 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. 68% Economically Active proportion has increased by 3% 32% Economically Inactive proportion has decreased by 6% England 62% South Africa 3% Scotland 2% India 2% United States of America 2% 3% Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups 11% Asian or Asian British 1% Black or Black British 2% Any other Ethnic Group Colliers Wood Wimbledon Raynes Park Mitcham Morden

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

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