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About

Longthornton ward sits in the northern part of the London Borough of Merton, bordering the borough of Wandsworth. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced housing. Its streets are arranged in a quiet, grid-like pattern, offering a settled suburban atmosphere. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Colliers Wood Underground station on the Northern line providing a key link to central London.

The residential streets are complemented by several local parks and green spaces, including Cannon Hill Common which provides open recreational ground. The area functions with essential local amenities such as schools, shops, and community facilities serving the neighbourhood. A notable local landmark is the former Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) site on Morden Road, a large-scale redevelopment that has introduced new housing and commercial units, significantly altering the area's eastern fringe.

Area overview

On average Longthornton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longthornton is £70,223 per year. There are 2 schools in Longthornton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Longthornton is home to around 11,903 people, with a population density of about 7,857.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Longthornton Population
11,903
Population density
7,857.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.67(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.58(-23%)
Vehicle crime
8.49(-9%)
Other theft
5.96(-48%)
Public order
5.12(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,823
23.72%
Other White
2,022
16.99%
African
1,165
9.79%
Caribbean
1,154
9.7%
Pakistani
922
7.75%
Total population: 11,901

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,710
39.23%
No qualifications
1,748
18.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,358
14.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,016
10.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
857
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 9,458

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,508
36.73%
Owns outright
1,045
25.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
964
23.48%
Other social rented
378
9.21%
Other forms of private rent
96
2.34%
Total households: 4,106

Property prices in Longthornton

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Longthornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £253,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longthornton 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 Longthornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£510,000
Flats19£310,000
Semi-Detached6£506,000
Terraced69£500,000

10 years median price trend in Longthornton

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

All postcodes in Longthornton

SW165JT

Lilian Road

SW165BU

Jack Dimmer Close

SW164UE

Lyndhurst Avenue

CR41EF

Manor Way

CR41AE

Grove Road

SW165EU

Hassocks Road

CR41DL

Tamworth Lane

SW165EY

Byards Croft

CR41NR

Bennetts Close

CR41DW

Cambridge Road

SW165SZ

Ebenezer Walk

CR41EL

Manor Way

CR41AD

Warminster Way

CR41DF

Tamworth Lane

CR41EZ

Rosemead Avenue

CR41AQ

Maple Close

SW165JS

Veronica Gardens

SW165JD

Rowan Close

CR41BB

Woodstock Way

CR41AX

Firs Close

CR41EW

Sunnymead Avenue

SW164TR

Northborough Road

CR41AL

Oakleigh Way

CR41AU

Oakleigh Way

SW165JQ

Rowan Road

SW165HU

Rowan Road

CR41BJ

Meopham Road

CR41DH

Tamworth Lane

SW165ET

Crowley Mews

CR41DU

Cambridge Road

SW164UF

Lyndhurst Avenue

CR41AB

Grove Road

SW165HW

Lilian Road

CR41EH

Malvern Close

CR41AR

Lime Tree Place

SW165JH

Church Walk

SW165QG

Longthornton Road

CR41DN

Barnfield Avenue

SW165HH

Stirling Close

CR41ET

Hoylake Gardens

CR41AA

Grove Road

CR41ES

Kingsmead Avenue

CR41SD

Grove Road

SW165ER

Cairns Avenue

SW165HG

Windermere Road

CR41AH

Eldertree Place

SW164HL

Avenue Road

CR41BE

Woodstock Way

CR41NT

Bennetts Close

SW165QL

Cranesbill Close

CR41NS

Bennetts Close

SW164HA

Beckway Road

CR41AJ

Eldertree Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.