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Merton is a London borough with a population of 215,186. The median house price stands at £525,000, with 1,851 sales recorded in the 12 months to May 2026 and prices rising 7.6% over five years.
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Flats median at £380,000, terraced homes at £650,000, and detached properties at £2,522,500. Half of homes rate EPC C or better. The affordability ratio is 14.2, based on median workplace earnings of £38,471. About 65% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Merton overall. Crime stands at 6.4 per 1,000 residents; violent crime accounts for 477 incidents. The area has 43 primary and 9 secondary schools; 19 of 20 rated schools are rated good or better by Ofsted. Residents have a median age of 37.5, with 55.6% of homes owner-occupied. The workforce is well-qualified: 50% hold Level 4+ qualifications. Transport links include 15 rail stations; South Merton Rail Station is 0.6 km away, with a 37-minute commute to London Blackfriars. Connectivity is strong: 90.4% have gigabit broadband access. Air quality is moderate (NO₂ 16.1, PM₂.₅ 8.0). The area has 138 supermarkets, 361 food and drink venues, and 361 greenspaces.
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