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About

Cannon Hill ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Merton, bordering the borough of Wandsworth. The area is primarily residential, characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets of terraced and semi-detached housing from the Edwardian and interwar periods. It contains significant green space, including the expansive Cannon Hill Common and the recreational grounds of King's College School.

The ward is anchored by the bustling Raynes Park area to its south, providing local shops and transport links. A notable local feature is the Canons Leisure Centre and its associated modern library. The area maintains a distinct neighbourhood feel, with the common serving as a central hub for sports and community events throughout the year.

Area overview

On average Cannon Hill has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 6.5% 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 £90,287 per year. There are 2 schools in Cannon Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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 9,791 people, with a population density of about 4,366.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Cannon Hill Population
9,791
Population density
4,366.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.34(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.21(-62%)
Vehicle crime
3.47(-63%)
Other theft
3.37(-71%)
Shoplifting
3.27(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,887
49.91%
Other White
1,590
16.24%
Other Asian
543
5.55%
Indian
488
4.98%
Pakistani
349
3.56%
Total population: 9,792

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,671
46.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,135
14.43%
No qualifications
1,082
13.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
796
10.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
591
7.52%
Total 16+ residents: 7,864

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,312
37.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,296
36.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
605
17.19%
Other social rented
180
5.11%
Other forms of private rent
58
1.65%
Total households: 3,520

Property prices in Cannon Hill

Median price£630,000
Price per sq ft£612
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £690K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 (about £612 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-Detached14£705,000£583
Detached2£670,000£—
Terraced36£649,500£615
Flats21£370,000£612

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£355,000£513,750£575,000
2017£355,000£586,785£555,000
2018£379,250£645,000£583,000
2019£297,500£580,000£525,000
2020£325,000£600,000£600,000
2021£377,500£678,500£630,000
2022£400,000£720,000£684,000
2023£407,775£679,000£685,000
2024£402,500£769,000£648,500
2025£387,500£707,500£660,000
2026£371,250£830,000£649,000
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£558£523£513
2017£508£534£524
2018£536£513£513
2019£558£530£490
2020£541£536£544
2021£526£598£555
2022£550£651£599
2023£621£601£609
2024£542£607£594
2025£592£607£619
2026£631£559£597
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cannon Hill ward.

Local councillors

Asif Ashraf

Cannon Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Richard David Poole

Cannon Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Robert James Mitchell

Cannon Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Cannon Hill

Is Cannon Hill safe?

Cannon Hill records about 28 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 £630,000 (about £612 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cannon Hill?

Cannon Hill has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cannon Hill?

Cannon Hill scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cannon Hill sits around rank 28,843 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 £90,287 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cannon Hill?

Cannon Hill is represented by 3 elected councillors: Asif Ashraf (Liberal Democrats), Richard David Poole (Liberal Democrats) and Robert James Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Cannon Hill

SM44DF

Maycross Avenue

SW209NZ

Whatley Avenue

SW209JY

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44AN

Martin Way

SM44HZ

Greenwood Close

SM45HE

Crown Lane

SM44ES

Monkleigh Road

SW209NS

Whatley Avenue

SM44HQ

Cherrywood Lane

SM44AY

Hillcross Avenue

SM44HD

Cherrywood Lane

SM44EA

Hillcross Avenue

SW209JZ

Buckleigh Avenue

SM44HJ

The Green

SW209DB

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44HH

Hillside Close

SM44JQ

Churston Drive

SM44HE

Northway

SM44BB

Shaldon Drive

SM44HU

Cherrywood Lane

SW209LB

Beaford Grove

SM44EW

Monkleigh Road

SW209BZ

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44DR

Arundel Avenue

SM44JG

Templecombe Way

SM44AT

Hillcross Avenue

SM44DP

Arundel Avenue

SM44DH

Leamington Avenue

SM44AH

Martin Way

SM44EG

Hillcross Avenue

SW208DG

Bushey Road

SM44BU

Hillcross Avenue

SM44DL

Westcroft Gardens

SW208LR

Kingston Road

SM44AD

Eastway

SM44AR

Martin Way

SW209NX

Haynt Walk

SM44ER

Monkleigh Road

SM44DA

Maycross Avenue

SW209JS

Springfield Avenue

SW209BT

Martin Way

SW209JP

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44JD

Churston Drive

SM44HG

North Close

SW209HF

Parkway

SW209LD

Buckleigh Avenue

SM44DS

Woodland Way

SM44EP

Monkleigh Road

SM44BY

Hillcross Avenue

SM44DB

Maycross Avenue

SW209NN

Avalon Close

SM44EL

Monkleigh Road

SW209BY

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44AW

Martin Way

SM44HB

Cherrywood Lane

SW209EU

Haynt Walk

SW209HG

Parkway

SM44AJ

Martin Way

SM44JE

Churston Drive

SM44DJ

Westcroft Gardens

SW208DQ

Bushey Road

SM44DW

Leamington Avenue

SW209BU

Martin Way

SM44EU

Hillcross Avenue

SM44AE

Links Avenue

SM44DG

Mossville Gardens

SW208DE

Bushey Road

SM44AZ

Hillcross Avenue

SM44EB

Hillcross Avenue

SM44ET

Hillcross Avenue

SW208TE

Bushey Road

SW209ET

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44JF

Templecombe Way

SM44BS

Northenhay Walk

SW209NT

Whatley Avenue

SW209EF

Elm Walk

SM44AG

Martin Way

SM44HS

Cherrywood Lane

SW209NY

Haynt Walk

SW209NR

Whatley Avenue

SM44HW

Eastway

SM44HA

Cherry Close

SW209HQ

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44HF

Northway

SW209LA

Buckleigh Avenue

SM44JB

Churston Drive

SM44EF

Ashridge Way

SW209BX

Martin Way

SM44EQ

Monkleigh Road

SM44BE

Shaldon Drive

SW209LE

Cannon Hill Lane

SM44EE

Ashridge Way

SW209JU

Springfield Avenue

SM44DD

Maycross Avenue

SM44DQ

Leamington Avenue

SW209NP

Botsford Road

SW208BU

Kingston Road

SW209JT

Heyford Avenue

SW209DT

Cannon Hill

SM44HL

The Green