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CR4 Area Report

Merton

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£394,242
Median Price
Postcode district (CR4)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (CR4)
14
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.1/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in CR4

Rental Yield
2.5
Price Growth
4.4
Safety
1.5
Schools
8.8
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (CR4)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

405
Crimes/month
220
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 452
2025-05: 469
2025-06: 495
2025-07: 491
2025-08: 418
2025-09: 422
2025-10: 443
2025-11: 422
2025-12: 496
2026-01: 421
2026-02: 432
2026-03: 361
2025-042026-03

↓ 6% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Merton)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Merton has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
6
employment
7
education
7
health
8
crime
6
housing
7
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Merton (the HPI is only published at LAD level). CR4 spans 4 local authorities; Merton is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the CR4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£609,854
Merton average
-0.8%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£2,198,792
Detached
£932,840
Semi-Detached
£679,390
Terraced
£404,954
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £228,214
01/12/2003: £242,962
01/12/2004: £257,358
01/12/2005: £262,655
01/12/2006: £289,679
01/12/2007: £328,406
01/12/2008: £287,275
01/12/2009: £300,639
01/12/2010: £319,667
01/12/2011: £322,979
01/12/2012: £347,467
01/12/2013: £384,011
01/12/2014: £461,688
01/12/2015: £524,760
01/12/2016: £519,838
01/12/2017: £552,808
01/12/2018: £555,899
01/12/2019: £529,125
01/12/2020: £590,786
01/12/2021: £600,159
01/12/2022: £616,849
01/12/2023: £599,041
01/12/2024: £614,666
01/12/2025: £609,854
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

9
Primary
4
Independent
1
Special
14
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 14 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

44.1
Avg Attainment 8
+3.8% vs national (42.5)
54.3%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 15 secondary schools in Merton

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 43 Tube

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in CR4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£510,000
26 sales
Semi-detached
£495,000
204 sales
Terraced
£465,000
1,225 sales
Flat
£280,000
965 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Merton. For the headline CR4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.8%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Merton
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade I
5
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

95/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:98 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.6°C
Avg Temperature
749mm
Annual Rainfall
2800h
Sunshine/Year
20.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
Now: 20.4°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 49%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

46 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.2/5
Average Rating
80%
Rated Good or Very Good
46
Total Establishments
Cater Link at St Thomas of Canterbury Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5
CommonsideRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Pizza2NightTakeaway/sandwich shop
4/5
CravingsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
2/5
Gino'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

14%
Renewable Energy
227g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 53.3%imports 30.6%wind 8.5%solar 5.4%biomass 1.2%nuclear 0.8%hydro 0.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

24m
Moderateabove sea level

At 24m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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