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About

Abbey ward is located in the London Borough of Merton, covering areas around Colliers Wood and South Wimbledon. The ward is bordered by the River Wandle to the east and includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local amenities. Colliers Wood Underground Station provides access to the Northern Line, connecting the area to central London.

The ward features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, modern apartments, and social housing. Tooting Commons and Wandle Park offer recreational spaces for residents. Abbey ward also has several schools, shops, and community facilities, serving its diverse population. The area is known for its proximity to both urban conveniences and quieter suburban surroundings.

Area overview

On average Abbey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 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 of residents in Abbey is £77,182 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,750,000.

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£1,050,000
Flats69£492,500
Semi-Detached9£1,200,000
Terraced60£962,500

10 years median price trend in Abbey

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.