Wandle Bank
Merton, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £635,438, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but safety (40) and 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £635,438, 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
Wandle Bank is located in Merton, near Wimbledon, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 188 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. 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 (Colliers Wood Underground Station) is 209m away. The median property price is £635,438, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 353m 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Wandle Bank in Merton on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wandle Bank, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 335m · 4 min walk
- David Lloyd Colliers Wood 471m · 6 min walk
- Wimbledon Leisure Centre 840m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- Colliers Wood Library 251m · 3 min walk
- Mitcham Library 1691m · 21 min walk
- Wimbledon Library 1914m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Wandle Park 137m · 2 min walk
- Wandle Meadow Nature Park 500m · 6 min walk
- Haydons Road Recreation Ground 553m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Singlegate Primary School 354m · 4 min walk
- Garfield Primary School 501m · 6 min walk
- Merton Abbey Primary School 814m · 10 min walk
- Harris Academy Wimbledon 814m · 10 min walk
- The Priory CofE School 1038m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Barnard Gardens — Merton56
- Cobham Avenue — Merton56
- Burlington Road — Merton57
- Byron Avenue — Merton59
- Belmont Avenue — 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: