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About

Merton Park is a residential ward in the London Borough of Merton, characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and a high proportion of detached and semi-detached houses. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. Its layout and housing stock reflect its early 20th-century development as a garden suburb, creating a settled and green environment.

The ward is home to the grounds of Merton Park Tram Depot, a historical site that now hosts a modern housing development while retaining original architectural features. Open spaces include Cannon Hill Common, which provides recreational fields and a small lake. The area maintains a distinct separation from the busier commercial centres of Wimbledon and Morden, focusing on its own local facilities and community atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Merton Park has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% 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 £88,665 per year. There are 4 schools in Merton Park: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Merton Park is home to around 8,294 people, with a population density of about 4,866.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Merton Park Population
8,294
Population density
4,866.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.43(+21%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.32(-19%)
Shoplifting
20.98(+110%)
Other theft
7.23(-37%)
Public order
5.67(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,855
46.45%
Other White
1,338
16.12%
Pakistani
574
6.92%
Indian
462
5.57%
Other Asian
435
5.24%
Total population: 8,299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,846
57.66%
Level 3 (A level)
758
11.36%
No qualifications
753
11.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
534
8.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
375
5.62%
Total 16+ residents: 6,670

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,207
39.5%
Owns with a mortgage
974
31.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
663
21.7%
Other social rented
104
3.4%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.42%
Total households: 3,056

Property prices in Merton Park

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Merton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Merton Park 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 Merton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats30£352,500£5,960
Semi-Detached13£1,305,000£8,869
Terraced24£845,250£7,510

10 years median price trend in Merton Park

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

All postcodes in Merton Park

SM45AD

Hatherleigh Close

SW193EG

Merton Park

SW193HN

Sheridan Road

SW193DU

Kenley Road

SW209AE

Manor Road

SW208DA

Kingston Road

SW193NB

Kingston Road

SW193NU

Kingston Road

SM49SZ

Crown Lane

SW193JB

Erridge Road

SW193DX

Grasmere Avenue

SW193EY

Dorset Road

SW209ES

Cannon Hill Lane

SW193DY

Grasmere Avenue

SM45AZ

London Road

SW193LR

Mostyn Road

SM49SX

Merton Park

SM45DF

Queens Road

SW193LP

Mostyn Road

SW193JH

Kenley Road

SM45AH

Martin Way

SW193EZ

Dorset Road

SW193EH

Sandbourne Avenue

SM45HN

Morden Court

SW193JT

Circle Gardens

SM45DN

Crown Lane

SM45HQ

London Road

SW193EJ

Charnwood Avenue

SW193JE

Keswick Avenue

SW193LB

Tybenham Road

SW193NQ

Kingston Road

SW193HQ

Church Lane

SM45BL

Crown Lane

SW208DS

Kingston Road

SM45AW

Goodwood Close

SM45AR

London Road

SM45HW

York Close

SM49SQ

Crown Lane

SW209ER

Bakers End

SW193LN

Mostyn Road

SW193HF

Melrose Road

SW193JS

Poplar Road

SM45DG

Queens Place

SW193JZ

Poplar Road South

SW193EQ

Dorset Road

SW193EL

Charminster Avenue

SW193AN

Langley Road

SW209AG

Leafield Road

SM45AQ

Martin Way

SM49ST

Crown Lane

SM45HH

London Road

SW193LX

Cranleigh Road

SM45AL

Orion Mews

SW193HA

Dorset Road

SW193NZ

Langley Road

SW193EP

Windermere Avenue

SM49SB

Merton Park

SW193JW

Church Lane

SM49TB

Crown Lane

SM45AX

Crown Lane

SW193EB

Covey Close

SW209AW

Hadleigh Close

SM45DD

Crown Road

SW193DS

Kenley Road

SW209AQ

Aylward Road

SM45HG

London Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.