Postcode SW18 5LD is located in a major urban area, within the Southfields ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Merton Road area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Merton Road is £98,417 per year. The nearest station is Earlsfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Wimbledon Park.
Merton Road has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Merton Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Merton Road is £98,417 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from SW18 5LD.
Merton Road near SW18 5LD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Earlsfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Earlsfield | South Western | Walking directions to Earlsfield |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Wimbledon Park | District | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Southfields | District | Walking directions to Southfields |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wimbledon Park | Large | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
| 0.3 mi | Durnsford Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Durnsford Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coronation Gardens |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 in Southfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,998,650.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 90 | £584,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,070,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £1,252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Southfields
In the SW18 5LD postcode area, located within Merton Road, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW18 5LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | JJ Stores | 395 Durnsford Road, London, SW19 8EE | Walking directions to JJ Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 400 Durnsford Road, London, SW19 8DZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | 170 Penwith Road, London, SW18 4QA | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.3 mi | McCluskeys | 200 Revelstoke Road, London, SW18 5NW | Walking directions to McCluskeys |
| 0.4 mi | Millenium Food & Wine | 459 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SL | Walking directions to Millenium Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.