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Colliers Wood

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About

Colliers Wood is a residential neighbourhood in the London Borough of Merton. The area is centred around a high street with a mix of independent shops and chain stores, serving the local community. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, alongside several interwar and modern apartment developments.

The area is named for its historical connection to charcoal burning. A prominent local landmark is the large Tandem Centre, a modern retail and leisure complex. The northern edge of the area is bordered by the Wandle River and its accompanying parkland trail.

Area overview

On average Colliers Wood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colliers Wood is £82,584 per year. There are 2 schools in Colliers Wood: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Colliers Wood is home to around 9,853 people, with a population density of about 9,406.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Colliers Wood Population
9,853
Population density
9,406.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
31.36(+210%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.13(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.02(-17%)
Other theft
9.24(-21%)
Public order
6.8(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,091
41.54%
Other White
2,012
20.43%
Other Asian
512
5.2%
Indian
430
4.37%
African
405
4.11%
Total population: 9,849

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,010
59.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,004
11.89%
No qualifications
907
10.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
626
7.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
444
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 8,447

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,784
41.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,124
26.22%
Owns outright
698
16.29%
Other social rented
324
7.56%
Shared ownership
194
4.53%
Total households: 4,286

Property prices in Colliers Wood

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Colliers Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,195,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colliers Wood 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 Colliers Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats102£421,500
Semi-Detached7£830,000
Terraced33£842,500

10 years median price trend in Colliers Wood

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.