Postcode SW20 9LA is located in a major urban area, within the Cannon Hill ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Merton Park area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Merton Park is £97,783 per year. The nearest station is South Merton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mostyn Gardens.
Merton Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,686 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Merton Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Merton Park is £97,783 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW20 9LA.
Merton Park near SW20 9LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Merton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | South Merton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to South Merton |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Wimbledon Chase | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Wimbledon Chase |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Morden | Northern | Walking directions to Morden |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mostyn Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Mostyn Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | John Innes Park | Small | Walking directions to John Innes Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Mary's Glebe | Small | Walking directions to St Mary's Glebe |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £630,000 (about £612 per square foot) in Cannon Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £238,600 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £705,000 | £583 |
| Detached | 2 | £670,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 36 | £649,500 | £615 |
| Flats | 21 | £370,000 | £612 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355,000 | £513,750 | £575,000 |
| 2017 | £355,000 | £586,785 | £555,000 |
| 2018 | £379,250 | £645,000 | £583,000 |
| 2019 | £297,500 | £580,000 | £525,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2021 | £377,500 | £678,500 | £630,000 |
| 2022 | £400,000 | £720,000 | £684,000 |
| 2023 | £407,775 | £679,000 | £685,000 |
| 2024 | £402,500 | £769,000 | £648,500 |
| 2025 | £387,500 | £707,500 | £660,000 |
| 2026 | £371,250 | £830,000 | £649,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £558 | £523 | £513 |
| 2017 | £508 | £534 | £524 |
| 2018 | £536 | £513 | £513 |
| 2019 | £558 | £530 | £490 |
| 2020 | £541 | £536 | £544 |
| 2021 | £526 | £598 | £555 |
| 2022 | £550 | £651 | £599 |
| 2023 | £621 | £601 | £609 |
| 2024 | £542 | £607 | £594 |
| 2025 | £592 | £607 | £619 |
| 2026 | £631 | £559 | £597 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW20 9LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 198 - 202, Martin Way, Morden, SM4 4AJ | Other | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 64, Springfield Avenue, London, SW20 9JU | Terraced | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 183, Martin Way, Morden, SM4 4AR | Flats | Leasehold | £392,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 113, Martin Way, Morden, SM4 4AR | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 103, Martin Way, Morden, SM4 4AR | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 |
In the SW20 9LA postcode area, located within Merton Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW20 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 198 - 202 Martin Way, Morden, SM4 4AJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Shell | Cannon Hill Lane, Merton, SW20 9BZ | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | 314 Kingston Road, London, SW20 8LR | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 276-288 Kingston Road, London, SW20 8LX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 367-373 Kingston Road, London, SW20 8JX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW20 9LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Asif Ashraf
Cannon Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard David Poole
Cannon Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert James Mitchell
Cannon Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW20 9LA records about 17 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW20 9LA in Merton Park is £630,000 (about £612 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SW20 9LA, including Joseph Hood Primary School (Good), Hillcross Primary School (Good) and Rutlish School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW20 9LA is South Merton in TfL zone 4, about 283 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW20 9LA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,686 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SW20 9LA is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Asif Ashraf (Liberal Democrats), Richard David Poole (Liberal Democrats) and Robert James Mitchell (Liberal Democrats).