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About

Ravensbury ward lies in the north of the London Borough of Merton, bordering the River Wandle to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar semi-detached housing and later developments. Its eastern boundary is defined by the Wandle Trail, a walking and cycling route following the river through several parks and green spaces. This creates a distinct corridor of nature within the urban setting.

The ward includes the large Ravensbury Park, which features meadows, woodland, and access to the river. Morden Hall Park, with its historic snuff mill and wetland habitats, sits just across the borough boundary in Merton Abbey. Local amenities are concentrated along the arterial roads, serving the community's needs. The area maintains direct transport links into central London via nearby rail stations.

Area overview

On average Ravensbury has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ravensbury is £69,199 per year. There are 3 schools in Ravensbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Ravensbury is home to around 9,480 people, with a population density of about 5,933.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Ravensbury Population
9,480
Population density
5,933.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.33(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.46(-24%)
Vehicle crime
6.96(-26%)
Public order
5.91(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.7(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,513
37.06%
Other White
1,443
15.22%
Other Asian
864
9.11%
African
668
7.05%
Pakistani
657
6.93%
Total population: 9,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,700
35.65%
No qualifications
1,523
20.11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,110
14.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
887
11.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
753
9.94%
Total 16+ residents: 7,573

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,047
30.47%
Owns outright
863
25.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
663
19.3%
Other social rented
565
16.44%
Social rents from council
217
6.32%
Total households: 3,436

Property prices in Ravensbury

Median price£422,500
Price per sq ft£536
Sales (last 12 months)62
Typical range (middle 50%)£321K – £543K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 (about £536 per square foot) in Ravensbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ravensbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£585,000£578
Semi-Detached15£575,000£507
Terraced21£450,000£597
Flats23£288,906£432

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ravensbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£480,000£375,000
2017£460,000£282,000£390,000£387,500
2018£585,000£295,000£420,000£379,271
2019£505,000£267,750£431,000£376,250
2020£587,500£267,000£470,000£382,500
2021£612,000£320,000£526,500£424,500
2022£557,500£285,000£610,000£431,550
2023£565,000£290,000£480,000£436,250
2024£660,000£290,000£640,000£443,000
2025£585,000£299,453£630,000£470,000
2026£306,750£602,500£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravensbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£513£452£471
2017£491£497£448£483
2018£603£450£514£478
2019£460£461£407£484
2020£582£428£454£471
2021£499£514£513£499
2022£664£477£530£535
2023£515£509£547£541
2024£654£485£485£548
2025£591£478£545£557
2026£541£502£600
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravensbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ravensbury in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ravensbury ward.

Local councillors

Peter Joseph McCabe

Ravensbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephen Alambritis

Ravensbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Val Hoppichler

Ravensbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Ravensbury

Is Ravensbury safe?

Ravensbury records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ravensbury?

The median sale price in Ravensbury is £422,500 (about £536 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ravensbury?

Ravensbury has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ravensbury?

Ravensbury scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ravensbury sits around rank 14,638 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ravensbury?

The average household income in Ravensbury is around £69,199 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ravensbury?

Ravensbury is represented by 3 elected councillors: Peter Joseph McCabe (Labour Party), Stephen Alambritis (Labour Party) and Val Hoppichler (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Ravensbury

CR44BT

Brookfields Avenue

SM46RH

Middleton Road

SM46BP

Bishopsford Road

SM46AD

Wandle Road

SM46JJ

Marham Gardens

SM46DH

The Drive

SM46EL

Seddon Road

SM46HB

Leominster Walk

SM46AR

Freeman Road

SM46JE

St Helier Avenue

CR44BH

London Road

CR44DY

Deer Park Gardens

SM46JP

Netley Road

SM46EE

Seddon Road

SM46BY

Bishopsford Road

SM46EY

Williams Lane

CR44BU

Riverside Drive

SM46DJ

The Drive

SM46HA

Langdon Road

SM46JD

St Helier Avenue

SM46HE

Malmesbury Road

SM46DL

Victory Avenue

SM46JB

Boxley Road

SM46EW

Seddon Road

SM46EJ

Pollard Road

CR44GL

Heatherdene Close

CR44BZ

Octavia Close

SM46DP

The Drive

SM46AA

Wandle Road

SM46RN

Middleton Road

CR44FY

London Road

SM46HH

Malmesbury Road

CR44NY

Morden Road

CR44DN

Ravensbury Grove

CR44GH

Ravensbury

CR44DZ

Deer Park Gardens

CR44BD

Tramway Path

SM46DD

Arras Avenue

SM46DY

The Drive

SM46JH

St Helier Avenue

CR44BN

Brookfields Avenue

SM46BB

Bishopsford Road

SM46EQ

Pollard Road

SM46EG

Pollard Road

SM46AL

Bishopsford Road

CR44DJ

Morden Road

CR44RT

Deer Park Gardens

SM46DS

Lilleshall Road

CR44SJ

Tramway Path

SM46RL

Montacute Road

SM46DQ

The Drive

SM46HF

Malmesbury Road

CR44BS

Rawnsley Avenue

CR44DR

Morden Road

SM46BE

Bishopsford Road

SM46EU

Johns Lane

CR44DP

Hengelo Gardens

CR44DX

Deer Park Gardens

CR44BY

Octavia Close

SM46EB

Pollard Road

CR44BP

Brookfields Avenue

SM46AX

Bishopsford Road

CR44DF

Morden Road

SM46HG

Malmesbury Road

CR44EX

Runes Close

SM46AW

Bishopsford Road

SM46DG

Arras Avenue

SM46EZ

Langdon Walk

CR44BQ

Brookfields Avenue

CR44BX

Rawnsley Avenue

SM46JQ

Melsa Road

SM46RZ

Middleton Road

SM46DX

Llanthony Road

SM46AJ

Wandle Road

SM46JG

Malling Gardens

SM46BU

Bishopsford Road

SM46EH

Pollard Road

CR44FW

Ravensbury Grove

CR44BR

Riverside Drive

SM46HL

Merevale Crescent

CR44DA

Morden Road

SM46ED

Seddon Road

CR44GG

Ravensbury

CR44DQ

Ravensbury Lane

SM46DB

Connaught Gardens

CR44DG

Morden Road

SM46HW

Missenden Gardens

SM46HP

Lessness Road

SM46HN

Leominster Road

SM46HQ

St Helier Avenue

CR44DL

Ravensbury Grove

SM46AH

The Meads

SM46RW

Middleton Road

SM46BX

Bishopsford Road

CR44GF

Ravensbury

SM46JR

St Helier Avenue

CR44BW

Riverside Drive

SM46DF

Arras Avenue

CR44DB

Morden Road

SM46HJ

Newminster Road