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Merton Park is a residential suburb situated within the London Borough of Merton. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of property styles, including Victorian, Edwardian, and later interwar homes. It maintains a quiet, neighbourhood atmosphere, distinct from the more commercial centres nearby. The area's layout and green spaces reflect its origins as a planned garden suburb developed from the late 19th century onwards.

The area is centred around Merton Park Green, a small triangular common. Local amenities are found along Kingston Road and Mostyn Road, providing shops and services. A distinctive feature is the series of decorative tiled panels set into the walls of many houses, depicting various historical and literary figures. These unique additions were part of the original estate's design, contributing to the area's architectural identity.

Area overview

On average Merton Park has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Merton Park is £97,783 per year. There are 3 schools in Merton Park: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Merton Park is home to around 7,964 people, with a population density of about 5,399.0 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Merton Park Population

7,964

Population density

5,399 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

13.69(-49%)

Violence and sexual offences

7.28(-76%)

Vehicle crime

3.89(-60%)

Burglary

3.26(-41%)

Other theft

2.39(-79%)

London average

Demographics

British

3,995

50.16%

Other White

1,218

15.29%

Indian

434

5.45%

Other Asian

418

5.25%

Pakistani

321

4.03%

Total population: 7,964

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,783

59.29%

Level 3 (A level)

722

11.32%

No qualifications

636

9.97%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

548

8.59%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

332

5.2%

Total 16+ residents: 6,380

Housing

Owns outright

1,181

40.2%

Owns with a mortgage

1,007

34.28%

Private landlord or letting agency

537

18.28%

Other social rented

131

4.46%

Other forms of private rent

1.6%

Total households: 2,938

Property prices in Merton Park

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £720,000 in Merton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Merton Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£1,535,000	£1,377,500	£1,447,500	£1,622,500	£1,692,500
Flats	18	£395,000	£184,000	£321,250	£467,500	£708,350
Semi-Detached	12	£992,500	£686,500	£726,250	£1,288,750	£1,664,750
Terraced	21	£825,000	£450,000	£660,000	£1,000,000	£1,150,000

10 years median price trend in Merton Park

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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