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Ravensbury

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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ravensbury is £69,204 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 area has 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
21.9%
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

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Ravensbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ravensbury 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 Ravensbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£665,000
Flats20£265,000
Semi-Detached9£640,000
Terraced29£473,600

10 years median price trend in Ravensbury

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

All postcodes in Ravensbury

SM46HJ

Newminster Road

CR44BB

London Road

SM46DA

Bishopsford Road

SM46DE

Rose Avenue

CR44DH

Morden Gardens

CR44EW

Heatherdene Close

CR44HP

Octavia Close

SM46AF

Wandle Road

SM46ET

Ravensbury Avenue

SM46EF

Morton Road

CR44BA

London Road

SM46HY

St Helier Avenue

CR44DT

Hatfeild Close

SM46JN

Neath Gardens

SM46BS

Newhouse Walk

SM46FF

Arbuthnot Road

SM46AU

Wandle Road

SM46AQ

Wandle Road

SM46HD

Malmesbury Road

SM46JF

St Helier Avenue

SM46AY

Gavina Close

SM46DW

Leonard Avenue

SM46BF

Bishopsford Road

CR44EU

Heatherdene Close

SM46RR

Middleton Road

SM46DN

The Drive

SM46JL

St Helier Avenue

SM46BZ

Bishopsford Road

SM46BT

Bishopsford Road

CR44DD

Morden Road

SM46EN

Milner Road

SM46AE

Wandle Road

SM46RG

Middleton Road

SM46JW

Netley Gardens

SM46HU

Muchelney Road

SM46AB

Wandle Road

CR44FX

London Road

CR44FU

Ravensbury Grove

SM46HT

Leominster Road

SM46AG

Wandle Road

SM46DR

Lilleshall Road

CR44DW

Ravensbury Grove

CR44DE

Morden Road

CR44DU

Ravensbury Grove

SM46RJ

Montacute Road

CR44BJ

London Road

SM46DT

Lilleshall Road

CR44BL

Crescent Grove

SM46EP

Edward Avenue

SM46DU

Lilleshall Road

SM46EX

Florence Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.