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About

Ravensbury is a residential ward in the London Borough of Merton, located in the southwest of the city. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It borders Mitcham to the north and St. Helier to the east, with good transport links via nearby train stations and bus routes. The ward includes green spaces like Ravensbury Park, which runs along the River Wandle, providing a quiet retreat for locals.

The area has a range of local amenities, including schools, shops, and community facilities. Ravensbury is known for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere, with a strong sense of community. The ward’s proximity to larger hubs like Wimbledon and Croydon offers residents easy access to broader services and employment opportunities. Housing tends to be more affordable compared to other parts of Merton, making it a practical choice for families and first-time buyers.

Area overview

On average Ravensbury has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ravensbury is £50,536 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Ravensbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £203,000 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
Detached5£725,000
Flats15£300,000
Semi-Detached14£645,000
Terraced25£467,300

10 years median price trend in Ravensbury

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

All postcodes in Ravensbury

SM46ED

Morton Road

SM46JR

St Helier Avenue

SM46JJ

Marham Gardens

CR44BR

Riverside Drive

SM46DX

Lilleshall Road

SM46EN

Milner Road

SM46ET

Florence Avenue

CR44BQ

Brookfields Avenue

SM46BF

Bishopsford Road

SM46EG

Gavina Close

SM46EQ

Pollard Road

SM46EX

Florence Avenue

SM46HY

St Helier Avenue

CR44DF

Runes Close

SM46AR

Freeman Road

SM46EB

Pollard Road

SM46AB

Wandle Road

SM46DF

Arras Avenue

SM46DT

Bishopsford Road

SM46HJ

Muchelney Road

SM46JW

Netley Gardens

CR44SJ

Tramway Path

CR44DG

Ravensbury Grove

SM46AD

Wandle Road

SM46DN

Leonard Avenue

SM46DS

Lilleshall Road

SM46EL

Seddon Road

CR44DZ

Deer Park Gardens

CR44DA

Morden Road

SM46EE

Seddon Road

SM46HP

Leominster Road

SM46RJ

Middleton Road

SM46AF

Wandle Road

SM46AH

Bishopsford Road

SM46JQ

Melsa Road

CR44DB

Mitcham South

SM46AY

Bishopsford Road

SM46RG

Middleton Road

CR44DL

Ravensbury Grove

CR44DW

Ravensbury Grove

SM46AN

Bishopsford Road

SM46EU

Johns Lane

SM46JG

Malling Gardens

CR44BT

Brookfields Avenue

CR44DP

Hengelo Gardens

CR44FY

Mitcham South

SM46DW

Leonard Avenue

SM46JD

St Helier Avenue

SM46RL

Middleton Road

Data Sources

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