Cowper Road
Merton, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £485,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 26% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 26% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £485,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Cowper Road is located in Merton, near Wimbledon, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 145 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Milton Road (SW19)) is 140m away. The median property price is £485,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 96m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 69 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cowper Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Wimbledon Leisure Centre 508m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 842m · 10 min walk
- Hybrid Fitness 965m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Colliers Wood Dialysis Centre 1198m · 15 min walk
- Fortius Clinic Wimbledon 1667m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Colliers Wood Library 700m · 9 min walk
- Wimbledon Library 1517m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Haydons Road Recreation Ground 288m · 4 min walk
- Wandle Meadow Nature Park 296m · 4 min walk
- Wandle Park 552m · 7 min walk
- Gap Road Gardens 757m · 10 min walk
- The Paul Bowness Memorial Gardens 910m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Garfield Primary School 96m · 1 min walk
- The Priory CofE School 526m · 7 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 620m · 8 min walk
- Merton Abbey Primary School 944m · 12 min walk
- Harris Academy Wimbledon 944m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Manor Road — Merton68
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Data Transparency
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- 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.
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