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About

Cannon Hill sits in the London Borough of Merton in south‑west London, between Raynes Park and Morden. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of housing from the late Victorian and interwar periods and small local shopping parades along the main roads. At the centre is Cannon Hill Common, a public open space shown on 19th‑century maps that provides informal grassland, tree belts and marked footpaths used by residents for short walks. Local primary schools, a community hall and allotments serve neighbourhood needs.

Transport links rely on local buses that connect to Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Morden, with Raynes Park station and the Northern line accessible by a short bus or cycle ride. Recreation is focused on the common and nearby parks; weekend activity tends to be local clubs and informal sports rather than large events. The street pattern includes several crescents and lanes that reflect piecemeal suburban development, and the name Cannon Hill is carried by the road that runs through the area, anchoring postal addresses and local signage.

Area overview

On average Cannon Hill has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 4.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cannon Hill is £91,477 per year. There are 1 schools in Cannon Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Cannon Hill is home to around 7,977 people, with a population density of about 4,645.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Cannon Hill Population
7,977
Population density
4,645.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
7.9(-71%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.77(-75%)
Vehicle crime
3.51(-63%)
Other theft
2.51(-78%)
Burglary
2.13(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,217
52.84%
Other White
1,176
14.74%
Indian
408
5.11%
Other Asian
401
5.03%
Pakistani
315
3.95%
Total population: 7,980

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,914
45.5%
Level 3 (A level)
945
14.76%
No qualifications
871
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
650
10.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
519
8.1%
Total 16+ residents: 6,404

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,196
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
1,119
38.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
349
12.16%
Other social rented
123
4.29%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.67%
Total households: 2,870

Property prices in Cannon Hill

Median price£638,500
Price per sq ft£606
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£559K – £694K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £638,500 (about £606 per square foot) in Cannon Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £238,600 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cannon Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£707,500£564
Detached1£670,000£—
Terraced36£644,500£614
Flats11£355,000£611

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cannon Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cannon Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£486,250£525,000
2017£322,500£569,750£540,000
2018£329,750£654,694£581,000
2019£315,000£548,500£525,000
2020£312,500£620,000£577,500
2021£336,000£700,000£620,000
2022£290,000£760,000£670,000
2023£320,000£675,000£660,000
2024£335,000£770,000£628,500
2025£375,000£692,500£650,000
2026£325,000£875,000£640,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cannon Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cannon Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£532£523£513
2017£485£531£503
2018£461£506£512
2019£557£534£488
2020£495£515£521
2021£460£581£533
2022£492£659£588
2023£526£604£593
2024£522£588£592
2025£578£581£604
2026£611£559£605
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cannon Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cannon Hill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Cannon Hill

Is Cannon Hill safe?

Cannon Hill records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cannon Hill?

The median sale price in Cannon Hill is £638,500 (about £606 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cannon Hill?

Cannon Hill has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cannon Hill?

Cannon Hill scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cannon Hill sits around rank 30,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cannon Hill?

The average household income in Cannon Hill is around £91,477 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Cannon Hill

SM44DL

Westcroft Gardens

SM44EL

Monkleigh Road

SM44EN

Monkleigh Road

SM44ES

Monkleigh Road

SM44HB

Cherrywood Lane

SM44HS

Cherrywood Lane

SM44EQ

Monkleigh Road

SM44HX

Greenwood Close

SM44EA

Hillcross Avenue

SM44EG

Hillcross Avenue

SM44DR

Arundel Avenue

SM44AZ

Hillcross Avenue

SW209HG

Parkway

SM44HZ

Greenwood Close

SM44BN

Thurleston Avenue

SM44DS

Woodland Way

SM44DD

Maycross Avenue

SW209EF

Elm Walk

SM44EU

Hillcross Avenue

SM44BY

Hillcross Avenue

SM44DH

Leamington Avenue

SM44BP

Shaldon Drive

SM44JE

Churston Drive

SM44DX

Arundel Avenue

SW209NE

Grand Drive

SW209NH

Derwent Road

SM44HU

Cherrywood Lane

SW209BY

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44JR

Queen Mary Avenue

SM44BB

Shaldon Drive

SM44BX

Hillcross Avenue

SW209HN

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44EE

Ashridge Way

SM44DB

Maycross Avenue

SM44AE

Links Avenue

SM44HE

Northway

SM44DJ

Westcroft Gardens

SM44JG

Templecombe Way

SM44DN

Leamington Avenue

SM44DP

Arundel Avenue

SM44AY

Hillcross Avenue

SM44HH

Hillside Close

SM44HQ

Cherrywood Lane

SM44AD

Eastway

SW209EG

Elm Walk

SM44ET

Hillcross Avenue

SM44EP

Monkleigh Road

SW209HH

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44ER

Monkleigh Road

SM44BE

Shaldon Drive

SM44EF

Ashridge Way

SM44BW

Thurleston Avenue

SM44DQ

Leamington Avenue

SM44JS

Queen Mary Avenue

SM44HA

Cherry Close

SM44BU

Hillcross Avenue

SM44JB

Churston Drive

SW209HJ

Grand Drive

SM44HW

Eastway

SM44JF

Templecombe Way

SW209HL

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44HG

North Close

SM44HJ

The Green

SW209HQ

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44ED

Ashridge Way

SM44SR

Lower Morden Lane

SM44JP

Glenthorpe Road

SM44HF

Northway

SM44BQ

Shaldon Drive

SM44DW

Leamington Avenue

SM44JL

Camborne Road

SW209NF

Grand Drive

SW209BZ

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44HL

The Green

SM44HD

Cherrywood Lane

SM44EB

Hillcross Avenue

SM44BH

Shaldon Drive

SM45HE

Crown Lane

SM44JQ

Churston Drive

SM44BS

Northenhay Walk

SM44JW

Glenthorpe Road

SM44DF

Maycross Avenue

SM44SG

Buttermere Close

SM44DG

Mossville Gardens

SM44AT

Hillcross Avenue

SM44JJ

Camborne Road

SM44JD

Churston Drive

SW209NJ

Coniston Close

SM44EW

Monkleigh Road

SW209DB

Cannon Hill Lane