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SW19 3LS

Mostyn Road

Merton Park

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Detailed insights for SW19 3LS

Overview

Postcode SW19 3LS is located in a major urban area, within the Merton Park ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Morden Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morden Central is £70,212 per year. The nearest station is South Merton, about 0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kendor Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Morden Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Morden Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Morden Central is £70,212 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 108 ft away from SW19 3LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Morden Central near SW19 3LS 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 Merton located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW19 3LS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

South Merton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to South Merton
0.5 mi

4

Morden

Northern

Walking directions to Morden
0.5 mi

3

Wimbledon Chase

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Wimbledon Chase

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW19 3LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKendor GardensMediumWalking directions to Kendor Gardens
0.1 miMostyn GardensMediumWalking directions to Mostyn Gardens
0.4 miJohn Innes ParkSmallWalking directions to John Innes Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
3,888.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
77.94(+680%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.27(+139%)
Violence and sexual offences
64.27(+107%)
Public order
17.71(+162%)
Other theft
14.68(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
36.01%
Other White
71
22.83%
Pakistani
28
9%
Indian
24
7.72%
Other Asian
21
6.75%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
52.71%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.34%
No qualifications
33
12.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.2%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
34.43%
Owns outright
41
33.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
31.15%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Merton Park

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£693
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £925K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £693 per square foot) in Merton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Merton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached14£1,297,500£872
Terraced19£865,000£708
Flats32£335,000£548

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Merton Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£420,950£975,000£725,000
2017£1,775,000£410,000£832,500£660,000
2018£1,502,500£356,250£955,500£749,750
2019£1,485,000£290,000£925,000£635,000
2020£883,500£355,000£795,000£660,000
2021£1,705,000£307,000£1,030,000£750,000
2022£1,480,000£275,000£1,145,750£875,000
2023£1,745,000£315,000£1,107,500£817,500
2024£1,362,500£327,000£1,050,000£771,500
2025£1,710,000£400,000£1,028,325£830,000
2026£340,000£1,402,500£900,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merton Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merton Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£652£661£553
2017£720£639£696£545
2018£860£548£674£649
2019£824£486£611£573
2020£587£649£638£650
2021£839£529£664£619
2022£720£482£709£699
2023£666£533£769£703
2024£720£534£774£647
2025£888£561£749£697
2026£478£872£699
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merton Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Merton Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW19 3LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW19 3LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 20266, George Square, London, SW19 3LDTerracedFreehold£476,500
31 Mar 202511, Heyford Avenue, London, SW20 9JTTerracedLeasehold£307,000
21 Mar 2025124, Aylward Road, London, SW20 9AQTerracedFreehold£700,000
16 Oct 202564, Martin Way, Morden, SM4 4AGFlatsLeasehold£285,000
30 May 202564, Springfield Avenue, London, SW20 9JUTerracedFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the SW19 3LS postcode area, located within Morden Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW19 3LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPoplar Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryRutlish SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryMerton Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW19 3LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW19 3LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local198 - 202 Martin Way, Morden, SM4 4AJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miShellCannon Hill Lane, Merton, SW20 9BZWalking directions to Shell
0.4 miLondis34 Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BLWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miAKK SuperstoreCrown Lane, Merton, SM4 5BAWalking directions to AKK Superstore
0.5 miMorden Convenience StoreCrown Lane, Merton, SM4 5HNWalking directions to Morden Convenience Store

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 3LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Edward Foley

Merton Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Merton Park Ward Independent Residents

Stephen Mercer

Merton Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Merton Park Ward Independent Residents

Member of parliament

Paul Kohler

Wimbledon - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyWimbledonE14001586
WardMerton ParkE05013820
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morden CentralE02000711
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 023AE01003427
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW19 3LS

Is SW19 3LS (Morden Central) safe?

The area around SW19 3LS records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW19 3LS?

The median sale price around SW19 3LS in Morden Central is £600,000 (about £693 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW19 3LS?

There are 18 schools close to SW19 3LS, including Poplar Primary School (Good), Rutlish School (Outstanding) and Merton Park Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW19 3LS?

The closest station to SW19 3LS is South Merton in TfL zone 4, about 101 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW19 3LS?

SW19 3LS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW19 3LS (Morden Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon covering SW19 3LS is Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Edward Foley (Merton Park Ward Independent Residents) and Stephen Mercer (Merton Park Ward Independent Residents).

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