Fern Avenue

Merton, Greater London, England

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Low 👪 Family-workable High confidence

Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

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Best fit: Families Good

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

👪 Families
Good

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and transport (20) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). and weak transport (20) narrows demand.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Below Average

At £407,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

57
Liveability Score
Top 1% in Merton Top 0% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 10 transactions

Things You Should Know

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Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

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Price anomaly

Median price £407,500 based on only 10 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.

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Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Fern Avenue is located in Merton, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 89 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), hairdresser (2), and fast_food (1). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £407,500, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 148m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Fair (55)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (60)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (85)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£407,500
Median Price
10
Transactions (2015–2025)
+59.3%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

All Star Barbers 86m (1.1 min walk)
Jhelum Cash & Carry 97m (1.2 min walk)
Hair Location 106m (1.3 min walk)
Akasi Pharmacy 109m (1.4 min walk)
Pollards Hill Food & Wine 113m (1.4 min walk)
Tandoori Griller 121m (1.5 min walk)
Co-op Food 130m (1.6 min walk)

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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.