Copper Mill Lane
Merton, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £332,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (48) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Copper Mill Lane is located in Merton, near Wimbledon, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 362 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Hybrid Fitness (fitness centre, 81m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Waterside Way) is 64m away. The median property price is £332,500, though prices have fallen 19% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Copper Mill Lane in Merton on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Copper Mill Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hybrid Fitness 83m · 1 min walk
- Bounce Gym 779m · 10 min walk
- Wimbledon Leisure Centre 1175m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Fortius Clinic Wimbledon 1907m · 24 min walk
- Colliers Wood Dialysis Centre 1984m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Colliers Wood Library 1439m · 18 min walk
- Wimbledon Library 1679m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gap Road Gardens 375m · 5 min walk
- Nelsons Garden 536m · 7 min walk
- Wandle Meadow Nature Park 865m · 11 min walk
- Durnsford Road Recreation Ground 1046m · 13 min walk
- Haydons Road Recreation Ground 1141m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The Priory CofE School 645m · 8 min walk
- Garfield Primary School 877m · 11 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1003m · 12 min walk
- Wimbledon Park Primary School 1166m · 15 min walk
- Singlegate Primary School 1569m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Waterside Way — Merton53
- Mead Path — Merton51
- Prince's Road — Merton50
- Morris Mews — Merton56
- Waterfall Road — Merton54
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
Data updated: