Merton High Street
Merton, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £300,000, 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 safety (40) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £300,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (32) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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
Merton High Street is located in Merton, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 242 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Aldi (supermarket, 129m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Merton Abbey / Merton High Street) is 87m away. The median property price is £300,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 69 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 303m away. 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 property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Merton High Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 145m · 2 min walk
- David Lloyd Colliers Wood 275m · 3 min walk
- Jetts Fitness 416m · 5 min walk
libraries (2)
- Colliers Wood Library 280m · 4 min walk
- Mitcham Library 1527m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wandle Park 271m · 3 min walk
- The Paul Bowness Memorial Gardens 414m · 5 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 447m · 6 min walk
- Myrna Close Nature Reserve 517m · 6 min walk
- Wandle Meadow Nature Park 698m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Singlegate Primary School 304m · 4 min walk
- Garfield Primary School 696m · 9 min walk
- Merton Abbey Primary School 760m · 10 min walk
- Harris Academy Wimbledon 760m · 10 min walk
- Liberty Primary 1136m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Nelson Road — Merton64
- Christchurch Close — Merton67
- High Path — Merton67
- Fleming Mead — Merton67
- Dowman Close — Merton63
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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