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About

Colliers Wood is a residential ward in the London Borough of Merton. It is centred on the High Street, a busy local shopping area with a mix of independent shops and larger retail chains. The area is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside several modern apartment developments. Public transport links are provided by the Northern Line Underground station, which offers direct access to central London.

The ward is home to the large Merton Civic Centre, which houses the borough's main library and council offices. A notable local landmark is the former Wandle Mills site, reflecting the area's industrial heritage linked to the River Wandle. Open space is provided by Cannizaro Park on its western boundary, known for its ornamental gardens. The area functions as a practical urban neighbourhood with strong commuting connections.

Area overview

On average Colliers Wood has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% 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 £79,644 per year. There are 1 schools in Colliers Wood: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 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 11,560 people, with a population density of about 10,439.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Colliers Wood Population
11,560
Population density
10,439.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.18(-25%)
Shoplifting
22.49(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.86(-30%)
Other theft
8.39(-27%)
Public order
5.36(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,495
38.89%
Other White
2,182
18.88%
Other Asian
743
6.43%
African
586
5.07%
Indian
523
4.52%
Total population: 11,559

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,437
55.21%
No qualifications
1,231
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,202
12.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
792
8.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
622
6.32%
Total 16+ residents: 9,847

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,851
38.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,194
25.08%
Owns outright
826
17.35%
Other social rented
462
9.71%
Shared ownership
188
3.95%
Total households: 4,760

Property prices in Colliers Wood

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Colliers Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,500 up to £1,130,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colliers Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats86£430,000£7,083
Semi-Detached9£593,000£7,019
Terraced31£687,500£7,108

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: 01/07/2026.