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SW19 1EH

Merton Road

Abbey

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Detailed insights for SW19 1EH

Overview

Postcode SW19 1EH is located in a major urban area, within the Abbey ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the South Wimbledon area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Wimbledon is £89,075 per year. The nearest station is South Wimbledon, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Haydons Road Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

South Wimbledon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

South Wimbledon has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in South Wimbledon is £89,075 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from SW19 1EH.

Flood risk

No risk

South Wimbledon near SW19 1EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is South Wimbledon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW19 1EH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4

South Wimbledon

Northern

Walking directions to South Wimbledon
0.5 mi

3

Haydons Road

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Haydons Road
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Merton Park

Tramlink

Walking directions to Merton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW19 1EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHaydons Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Haydons Road Recreation Ground
0.3 miSouth Park GardensSmallWalking directions to South Park Gardens
0.5 miAbbey Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Abbey Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
10,524.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.21(-41%)
Vehicle crime
6.26(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.55(-83%)
Burglary
4.55(-17%)
Bicycle theft
3.41(+113%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
61.54%
Other White
51
19.62%
Pakistani
10
3.85%
Chinese
7
2.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.69%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
77.48%
Level 3 (A level)
17
7.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
4.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.5%
No qualifications
6
2.7%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
42.02%
Owns with a mortgage
36
30.25%
Owns outright
24
20.17%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.2%
Other social rented
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Abbey

Median price£610,000
Price per sq ft£772
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£438K – £873K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 (about £772 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £1,670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced49£980,000£837
Semi-Detached4£800,000£946
Detached1£750,000£726
Flats73£470,000£675

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,000£900,000£840,000
2017£415,000£822,500£777,500
2018£459,000£976,500£770,000
2019£430,000£940,000£790,000
2020£445,000£905,750£837,500
2021£460,000£997,500£866,191
2022£475,000£1,001,000£902,000
2023£440,000£1,009,420£830,000
2024£457,500£1,200,000£930,000
2025£470,320£825,000£965,000
2026£435,000£873,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£691£688£723
2017£697£767£675
2018£715£708£669
2019£668£655£679
2020£697£859£729
2021£685£780£743
2022£749£762£783
2023£674£868£788
2024£743£863£826
2025£715£888£843
2026£639£817
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW19 1EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW19 1EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 2026Flat 7, 144, Merton Road, London, SW19 1EHFlatsLeasehold£435,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 21, Phoenix House, 123 - 125, Merton Road, London, SW19 1EDFlatsLeasehold£532,500
15 Oct 2025Flat 4, 139 - 145, Merton Road, London, SW19 1EDFlatsLeasehold£345,000
15 Jun 202622, Ridley Road, London, SW19 1EUTerracedFreehold£1,186,500
26 Sept 20252, Ridley Road, London, SW19 1EUFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

In the SW19 1EH postcode area, located within South Wimbledon, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW19 1EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPelham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW19 1EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW19 1EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express194 Merton Road, London, SW19 1EQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWimbledon Food & WineSouthey Road, Merton, SW19 1RYWalking directions to Wimbledon Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local7-11 Kingston Road, London, SW19 1JXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miWimbledon Food N Wine226 Merton High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 1AUWalking directions to Wimbledon Food N Wine
0.2 miTesco Express2 Morden Road, London, SW19 3BHWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW19 1EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Barry John Smith

Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

John Matthew Braithwaite

Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Klaar Dresselaers

Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paul Kohler

Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWimbledonE14001586
WardAbbeyE05013810
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South WimbledonE02000694
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 006DE01003458
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW19 1EH

Is SW19 1EH (South Wimbledon) safe?

The area around SW19 1EH records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW19 1EH?

The median sale price around SW19 1EH in South Wimbledon is £610,000 (about £772 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW19 1EH?

There are 20 schools close to SW19 1EH, including Pelham Primary School (Good), Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW19 1EH?

The closest station to SW19 1EH is South Wimbledon in TfL zone 3,4, about 397 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW19 1EH?

SW19 1EH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,022 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW19 1EH (South Wimbledon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SW19 1EH is Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Barry John Smith (Liberal Democrats), John Matthew Braithwaite (Liberal Democrats) and Klaar Dresselaers (Liberal Democrats).