Living in SW19, Merton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SW19 in Merton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Merton: £612,681, up 0.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
Schools nearby
133 schools within 3 miles , of which 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Park Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Singlegate Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Gatton (VA) Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
75 state primary and 15 state secondary schools within range, plus 28 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
28 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al Risalah Boys' School, Al Risalah Secondary School, Broomwood Prep - Boys, Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools), Donhead Preparatory School, Emanuel School and others.
All 28 fee-paying schools near SW19, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Roehampton University, St George's Hospital Medical School.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 35.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 20.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 5.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
366 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SW19 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Merton's figures.
Common questions about SW19
What is the average house price in SW19?
The average sold price in Merton is £612,681 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SW19?
Prices in Merton are up 0.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in SW19?
133 schools sit within 3 miles of central SW19, and 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SW19?
366 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW19 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SW19 at risk of flooding?
Central SW19 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SW19 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 98% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 366 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SW19 safe?
366 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW19 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SW19 or SW20, SW19 or SW17, SW19 or SW18.
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