Garfield Road
Merton, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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 £690,000, 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
Garfield Road is located in Merton, near Wimbledon, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 155 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 210m away. The median property price is £690,000, though prices have fallen 28% over five years. Based on 41 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 103m away. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: 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 Garfield Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Wimbledon Leisure Centre 604m · 8 min walk
- Hybrid Fitness 827m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 939m · 12 min walk
- David Lloyd Colliers Wood 1054m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Colliers Wood Dialysis Centre 1278m · 16 min walk
- Fortius Clinic Wimbledon 1718m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Colliers Wood Library 755m · 9 min walk
- Wimbledon Library 1552m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wandle Meadow Nature Park 238m · 3 min walk
- Haydons Road Recreation Ground 423m · 5 min walk
- Wandle Park 615m · 8 min walk
- Gap Road Gardens 658m · 8 min walk
- The Paul Bowness Memorial Gardens 1043m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Garfield Primary School 103m · 1 min walk
- The Priory CofE School 475m · 6 min walk
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 654m · 8 min walk
- Merton Abbey Primary School 1088m · 14 min walk
- Harris Academy Wimbledon 1088m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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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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