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About

Merton is a borough in southwest London, covering areas like Wimbledon, Mitcham, and Morden. It is known for its mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and commercial hubs. The district includes Wimbledon, famous for its tennis championships, and Morden, which features a bustling town center with shops and transport links. Mitcham offers a more suburban feel with historic ties to lavender farming.

The borough has several parks, including Wimbledon Common and Morden Hall Park, providing outdoor recreation. Public transport is well-served by the London Underground’s Northern line and National Rail services. Merton balances urban convenience with quieter residential areas, making it a practical place to live and work.

Area overview

On average Merton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Merton is £68,052 per year. There are 77 schools in Merton: 45 primary (8 Outstanding and 33 Good) and 10 secondary (5 Outstanding and 4 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Merton Population
215,187
Population density
5,721.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
88,673
41.21%
Other White
35,600
16.54%
Other Asian
14,660
6.81%
African
12,218
5.68%
Pakistani
9,667
4.49%
Total population: 215,187

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
24,773
30.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
21,998
26.92%
Owns outright
20,695
25.32%
Other social rented
9,257
11.33%
Social rents from council
2,342
2.87%
Total households: 81,726

Property prices in Merton

Based on 1,868 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Merton area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £19,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Merton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached62£1,925,000
Flats724£401,125
Semi-Detached240£825,000
Terraced842£630,000

10 years median price trend in Merton

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

Data Sources

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