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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

All postcodesin Cannon Hill

SW209EG

Elm Walk

SM44ED

Ashridge Way

SM44BP

Shaldon Drive

SM44HX

Greenwood Close

SM44BW

Thurleston Avenue

SM44DX

Arundel Avenue

SW209JX

Springfield Avenue

SM44BX

Hillcross Avenue

SM44BQ

Shaldon Drive

SW209NU

Whatley Avenue

SW209JR

Springfield Avenue

SW209PA

Mawson Close

SW209BS

Martin Way

SM44DN

Leamington Avenue

SM44BN

Thurleston Avenue

SM44EN

Monkleigh Road

SM44BH

Shaldon Drive