Living in SW20, Merton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SW20 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.
What actually sold around SW20
158 recorded home sales on the streets around central SW20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £730,000 and a range from £158,000 to £2,900,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 1 32 STANTON ROAD, SW20 8RJ | flat-maisonette | £485,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 32 EDNA ROAD, SW20 8BT | terraced | £960,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 29 ASTON ROAD, SW20 8BG | terraced | £654,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 69 ASTON ROAD, SW20 8BG | terraced | £730,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 56B VERNON AVENUE, SW20 8BW | flat-maisonette | £430,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| FLAT 5 BRADBURY COURT CLIFTON PARK AVENUE, SW20 8BF | flat-maisonette | £160,000 | 2026-04-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
94 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Park Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Coombe Hill Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Harris Academy Wimbledon | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
55 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 16 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
16 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Donhead Preparatory School, Hall School Wimbledon, King's College School, Liberty Woodland School, Marymount International School, Norwegian School in London and others.
All 16 fee-paying schools near SW20, 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.
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 | 34.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.5% |
| Skilled trades | 6.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
189 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SW20 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Merton's figures.
Common questions about SW20
What is the average house price in SW20?
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 SW20?
Prices in Merton are up 0.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SW20?
The median of 158 recorded sales around central SW20 in the last 2 years is £730,000, ranging from £158,000 to £2,900,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SW20?
94 schools sit within 3 miles of central SW20, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SW20?
189 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SW20 at risk of flooding?
Central SW20 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 SW20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £730,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 189 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SW20 safe?
189 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SW20 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? SW20 or SW19, SW20 or KT3, SW20 or SM4.
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