Property profile

8 Lymington Close

Map showing 8, Lymington Close, London

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£450,000

Terraced sold in Longthornton

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold07 Apr 2006
£200,000Change since last sale: +£250,000 (+125%)
Annualised change
+4.0% per yearMerton annualised change (terraced) since 2006: +4.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £509 per sq ft
£529 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£20 per sq ft (+3.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Longthornton
£475,000Estimate vs local median: −£25,000 (−5.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area79 m² / 850 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection23 Jun 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Apr 2006£200,000-

Local market

Property prices in Longthornton

Median price: £455,000
Price per sq ft: £502
Sales (last 12 months): 86
Typical range (middle 50%): £380K – £525K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £502 per square foot) in Longthornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longthornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£585,000£479
Detached1£510,000£509
Terraced60£475,000£509
Flats19£321,000£501

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longthornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longthornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306,500£445,000£420,000
2017£300,000£432,500£410,000
2018£293,500£435,000£425,000
2019£275,000£405,500£408,500
2020£315,000£384,500£425,000
2021£316,500£476,525£455,000
2022£326,500£461,000£500,000
2023£300,000£485,000£525,000
2024£309,000£535,000£460,000
2025£310,000£490,000£500,000
2026£335,000£607,500£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longthornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longthornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£517£503£442
2017£546£407£434
2018£491£431£435
2019£466£426£457
2020£467£509£465
2021£499£510£500
2022£524£481£521
2023£552£500£520
2024£478£525£541
2025£512£495£550
2026£501£441£477
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longthornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 4QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 4QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Dec 2025116, Windermere Road, London, SW16 5HETerracedFreehold£399,000
03 Dec 2025116, Windermere Road, London, SW16 5HETerracedFreehold£400,000
23 Oct 202512, Cranesbill Close, London, SW16 5QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
23 May 2025Flat 30, Medlar House, Hemlock Close, London, SW16 5PSFlatsLeasehold£253,000
15 Jun 202693, Longthornton Road, London, SW16 5QFTerracedFreehold£515,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Lymington Close, LondonFreehold117 m²£455,000 (2017)
2 Lymington Close, Streatham, London, LondonFreehold75 m²£425,000 (2021)
6 Lymington Close, Streatham, London, LondonFreehold80 m²£450,000 (2021)
12, Lymington Close, LondonFreehold118 m²£240,000 (2008)
15, Lymington Close, LondonFreehold83 m²£240,000 (2011)
16 Lymington Close, London-98 m²-
18, Lymington Close, LondonFreehold96 m²£440,000 (2016)
21 Lymington Close, LondonFreehold80 m²£250,000 (2018)
22, Lymington Close, LondonFreehold84 m²£257,000 (2019)
24 Lymington Close, LondonFreehold83 m²£525,000 (2023)

Area insights for SW16 4QL

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Overview

Postcode SW16 4QL is located in a major urban area, within the Longthornton area of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Rowan Road area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rowan Road is £70,552 per year. The median sale price in Longthornton is £455,000 (around £502 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £380,000 and £525,000. The nearest station is Norbury, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rowan Park informal recreation area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Rowan Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,103 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Rowan Road has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rowan Road is £70,552 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 4QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowan Road near SW16 4QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 4QL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury
0.7 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.8 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 4QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRowan Park informal recreation areaMediumWalking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area
0.5 miStreatham Vale ParkMediumWalking directions to Streatham Vale Park
0.2 miRowan Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Rowan Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
8,120.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.66(-50%)
Vehicle crime
8.12(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.54(-72%)
Burglary
4.06(-26%)
Other theft
2.32(-80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
52
16.15%
Caribbean
47
14.6%
Pakistani
37
11.49%
Other White
34
10.56%
Indian
28
8.7%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
38.27%
Level 3 (A level)
52
18.77%
No qualifications
41
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.94%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
40.52%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
23.28%
Other social rented
2
1.72%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Schools

In the SW16 4QL postcode area, located within Rowan Road, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SW16 4QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miAll-throughWoodmansterne SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryNorbury Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy MertonAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 4QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 4QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl216 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miClementines Convenient Store180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXWalking directions to Clementines Convenient Store
0.2 miRowan Mini Market23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JFWalking directions to Rowan Mini Market
0.3 miSave Express297 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TRWalking directions to Save Express
0.3 miNorthborough Corner307 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TRWalking directions to Northborough Corner