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Merton Park

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About

Merton Park is a residential ward located in the London Borough of Merton, southwest of central London. The area is known for its quiet, suburban character, with tree-lined streets and a mix of detached and semi-detached houses. It borders Wimbledon to the north and Raynes Park to the south, offering easy access to green spaces like Cannon Hill Common and Morden Hall Park.

The ward has good transport links, with nearby stations including South Merton and Morden Underground. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and schools, catering to families and long-term residents. Merton Park retains a strong sense of community, with events often held at the Merton Park Baptist Church and other local venues. The area balances residential calm with convenient access to larger hubs like Wimbledon and Sutton.

Area overview

On average Merton Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 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 of residents in Merton Park is £66,533 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £685,000 in Merton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,750,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Merton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£1,645,000
Flats21£340,000
Semi-Detached15£1,040,000
Terraced22£830,000

10 years median price trend in Merton Park

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.