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Raynes Park

About

Raynes Park ward sits in the north of the London Borough of Merton, bordering Wimbledon to the east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses alongside later interwar and modern developments. Its centre is focused around the railway station and the adjoining Broadway, which provides essential local shops and services. The ward is well-connected by rail, with services to London Waterloo and towards Surrey.

A notable local landmark is the distinctive Raynes Park Library, a Carnegie library built in the early 20th century. The ward contains several green spaces, including Cannon Hill Common with its sports grounds and a small area of woodland. The topography includes a noticeable slope down towards the Beverley Brook in the west. Educational facilities are a significant feature, with several primary schools and the presence of Raynes Park High School within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Raynes Park has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Raynes Park is £95,415 per year. There are 5 schools in Raynes Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Raynes Park is home to around 12,302 people, with a population density of about 6,594.3 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Raynes Park Population

12,302

Population density

6,594.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.4(-43%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.63(-45%)

Shoplifting

6.02(-41%)

Vehicle crime

5.93(-39%)

Burglary

4.8(-14%)

London average

Demographics

British

6,325

51.43%

Other White

2,307

18.76%

Other Asian

653

5.31%

Indian

496

4.03%

Irish

357

2.9%

Total population: 12,299

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

6,055

61.77%

Level 3 (A level)

1,093

11.15%

No qualifications

886

9.04%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

768

7.83%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

503

5.13%

Total 16+ residents: 9,803

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,657

32.34%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,594

31.11%

Owns outright

1,355

26.45%

Other social rented

312

6.09%

Other forms of private rent

102

1.99%

Total households: 5,123

Property prices in Raynes Park

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £680,000 in Raynes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £2,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Raynes Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£1,967,500	£1,951,500	£1,957,500	£2,206,250	£2,761,250
Flats	57	£374,000	£258,000	£315,000	£497,000	£646,200
Semi-Detached	19	£1,180,280	£518,800	£855,000	£1,620,500	£1,992,000
Terraced	63	£825,000	£428,850	£712,500	£967,500	£1,388,500

10 years median price trend in Raynes Park

All postcodes in Raynes Park

SW200UN

Polesden Gardens

SW200LD

Coombe Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail