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Wandle ward covers the northeastern section of the London Borough of Merton, centred around the River Wandle from which it takes its name. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern apartment developments. Its main commercial hub is found along the High Street in Colliers Wood, which provides everyday shopping and services.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, served by the Northern line underground station at Colliers Wood. A defining local feature is the Wandle Trail, a walking and cycling path that follows the river's course through the urban landscape. The area also contains several green spaces, including Wandle Park, which offers recreational facilities alongside the waterway.

Area overview

On average Wandle has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wandle is £92,136 per year. There are 2 schools in Wandle: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Wandle is home to around 5,603 people, with a population density of about 6,905.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

137

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Wandle Population

5,603

Population density

6,905.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

51.94(+67%)

Anti-social behaviour

44.26(+65%)

Shoplifting

21.77(+118%)

Vehicle crime

16.06(+71%)

Other theft

14.99(+31%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,703

48.22%

Other White

1,066

19.02%

Other Asian

216

3.85%

Other

193

3.44%

Indian

192

3.43%

Total population: 5,605

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,654

57.76%

No qualifications

553

12.03%

Level 3 (A level)

526

11.45%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

372

8.1%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

246

5.35%

Total 16+ residents: 4,595

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

753

30.71%

Private landlord or letting agency

748

30.51%

Other social rented

424

17.29%

Owns outright

399

16.27%

Social rents from council

3.14%

Total households: 2,452

Property prices in Wandle

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 in Wandle area, with individual transactions ranging from £287,000 up to £1,085,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Wandle over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£690,000	£7,419	£690,000	£690,000	£690,000	£690,000
Flats	37	£405,000	£6,835	£296,600	£380,000	£435,000	£509,000
Semi-Detached	6	£712,000	£8,254	£621,800	£674,125	£835,375	£952,500
Terraced	40	£794,250	£7,522	£513,550	£658,750	£916,500	£997,450

10 years median price trend in Wandle

Data Sources

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

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

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