St Catherine's Close
Merton, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £335,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (16) 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
St Catherine's Close is located in Merton, near London, Greater London. Crime levels are below the local average (74 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is All England Club Community Sports Ground (sports centre, 157m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Raynes Park Playing Fields) is 92m away. The median property price is £335,000, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 68m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Overall, this street scores 56 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)
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)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search St Catherine's Close 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 St Catherine's Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Revivals 1415m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- West Barnes Library 713m · 9 min walk
- Raynes Park Library 1376m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Cannon Hill Common 733m · 9 min walk
- Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields 876m · 11 min walk
- Cherry Wood 1015m · 13 min walk
- Morden Park 1364m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- St John Fisher RC Primary School 68m · 1 min walk
- Aragon Primary School 954m · 12 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 955m · 12 min walk
- Raynes Park High School 1076m · 13 min walk
- West Wimbledon Primary School 1170m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Kingston Road — Merton63
- Orchard Lane — Merton59
- The Crescent — Merton61
- Kingsway — Merton58
- Westway — Merton59
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.
Data updated: