Wilkins Close
Merton, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £240,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £240,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Wilkins Close is located in Merton, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 123 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% 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 (Victoria Road / Lavender Fields) is 210m away. The median property price is £240,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, above 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: warm
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 Wilkins Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 641m · 8 min walk
- David Lloyd Colliers Wood 683m · 8 min walk
- TeamSport Mitcham 1128m · 14 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Colliers Wood Dialysis Centre 264m · 3 min walk
- The Wilson Hospital 1860m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Colliers Wood Library 754m · 9 min walk
- Mitcham Library 763m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Lavender Park 95m · 1 min walk
- Colliers Wood Recreation Ground 527m · 7 min walk
- Mitcham Community Orchard and Gardens 838m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Liberty Primary 521m · 6 min walk
- Singlegate Primary School 620m · 8 min walk
- Melrose School 1249m · 16 min walk
- Cricket Green School 1301m · 16 min walk
- St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School 1493m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Victoria Road — Merton62
- Oxford Close — Merton62
- Framfield Road — Merton59
- Russell Road — Merton61
- Lowry Crescent — Merton61
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.