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About

Abbey ward covers the southernmost section of the London Borough of Merton, bordering the county of Surrey. It is primarily a residential area centred around the districts of Morden and Merton Park. The area is characterised by suburban housing, ranging from inter-war semis to modern developments, alongside several local shopping parades serving the community.

A significant feature is the presence of the National Trust's Morden Hall Park, a large historic estate with wetlands and the River Wandle running through it. The ward contains Morden station, the southern terminus of the Northern Line, providing a direct underground link to central London. This transport connection has historically shaped the area's development from a village into a suburb.

Area overview

On average Abbey has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey is £88,241 per year. There are 4 schools in Abbey: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Abbey is home to around 10,534 people, with a population density of about 7,756.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Abbey Population
10,534
Population density
7,756.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.03(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.12(+38%)
Public order
15.19(+125%)
Shoplifting
15(+50%)
Other theft
14.62(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,943
46.94%
Other White
1,974
18.74%
Other Asian
547
5.19%
Indian
400
3.8%
African
357
3.39%
Total population: 10,531

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,466
63.34%
Level 3 (A level)
906
10.5%
No qualifications
841
9.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
612
7.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
401
4.65%
Total 16+ residents: 8,629

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,620
36.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,301
29.16%
Owns outright
817
18.31%
Other social rented
464
10.4%
Social rents from council
135
3.03%
Total households: 4,461

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£750,000
Flats60£450,000
Semi-Detached5£825,000
Terraced51£980,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

All postcodes in Abbey

SW192JS

High Path

SW192LP

Station Road

SW192JT

High Path

SW193BS

Milner Road

SW191EN

Bridges Road

SW191DE

Merton High Street

SW193AP

Bournemouth Road

SW191EG

Merton Road

SW192NG

Nelson Grove Road

SW193DD

Topham Yard

SW191PP

Southey Road

SW192NN

Pincott Road

SW191NE

The Broadway

SW191SA

Montague Road

SW191NN

Southey Road

SW191HX

Nelson Road

SW193BD

Charles Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.