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Pollards Hill

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About

Pollards Hill ward is situated in the north of the London Borough of Merton, bordering the London Borough of Croydon. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, alongside some modern developments. The local centre along London Road provides essential shops and services for the community.

The ward's central feature is the open grassland of Pollards Hill itself, a distinct, tree-topped mound offering wide views across south London. This green space is a focal point for local recreation. The area is well-connected by bus routes to nearby town centres like Streatham and Croydon, with Tooting Junction station providing National Rail services.

Area overview

On average Pollards Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pollards Hill is £70,060 per year. There are 4 schools in Pollards Hill: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Pollards Hill is home to around 11,646 people, with a population density of about 5,425.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Pollards Hill Population
11,646
Population density
5,425.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.89(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.99(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.41(+47%)
Drugs
6.44(+4%)
Vehicle crime
6.18(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,937
25.21%
African
2,175
18.67%
Other White
1,328
11.4%
Caribbean
1,158
9.94%
Pakistani
816
7.01%
Total population: 11,648

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,102
34.14%
No qualifications
1,819
20.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,374
15.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,146
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
954
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 9,087

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,191
30.62%
Owns outright
900
23.14%
Other social rented
855
21.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
657
16.89%
Social rents from council
146
3.75%
Total households: 3,889

Property prices in Pollards Hill

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pollards Hill 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 Pollards Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats10£295,000£4,856
Semi-Detached6£520,000£5,245
Terraced35£460,000£5,220

10 years median price trend in Pollards Hill

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

Data Sources

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