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Lavender Fields

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About

Lavender Fields ward is located in the southern part of the London Borough of Merton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban housing and several local parks. It is situated near the border with the London Borough of Sutton. The ward contains significant green spaces, including the recreational grounds at Cannon Hill Common.

The ward's name is derived from the historical presence of lavender farming in the area. A notable local feature is the Morden Hall Park, a National Trust property with wetlands and a historic snuff mill. The area is served by Morden Underground station, the southern terminus of the Northern line. Residential streets are typically quiet, with a mix of property types from different eras.

Area overview

On average Lavender Fields has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lavender Fields is £67,904 per year. There are 3 schools in Lavender Fields: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Lavender Fields is home to around 11,369 people, with a population density of about 9,353.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Lavender Fields Population
11,369
Population density
9,353.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.79(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.85(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(+21%)
Vehicle crime
6.86(-29%)
Other theft
6.68(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,500
30.79%
Other White
2,363
20.79%
Other Asian
995
8.75%
African
769
6.77%
Other
599
5.27%
Total population: 11,366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,853
41.91%
No qualifications
1,689
18.37%
Level 3 (A level)
1,248
13.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
933
10.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
795
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 9,194

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,371
31.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,166
27.13%
Other social rented
735
17.1%
Owns outright
722
16.8%
Social rents from council
155
3.61%
Total households: 4,298

Property prices in Lavender Fields

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Lavender Fields area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lavender Fields 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 Lavender Fields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats33£265,000
Semi-Detached6£479,000
Terraced42£482,500

10 years median price trend in Lavender Fields

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lavender Fields.

Data Sources

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