Town Pop. 208,907

Living in Merton: Liveability Score 77/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Merton comes out at 77/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Merton most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 57/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the CR4 postcode district. No category drops below 57/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 27 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see CR4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 5,271 crimes

↓ 24% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 3,880 crimes

↑ 22% above national average

Vehicle crime 1,394 crimes

↑ 40% above national average

Other theft 1,249 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 1,193 crimes

↓ 27% below national average

other 4,888 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 1,148 crimes
2 Parking Area 421 crimes
3 Petrol Station 306 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 15.9 · PM2.5 8.6 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³

Green Space 80

Parks Ample 264

Sports Pitches Ample 136

Allotments Ample 18

Golf Courses Ample 7

Tennis Courts Ample 189

Bowling Greens Ample 11

Playgrounds Ample 67

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 107 in area

22Outstanding69Good1Requires Improvement15Ungraded

Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Burlington Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Cricket Green SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Earlsfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Gatton (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Granton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Graveney SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Harris Academy MertonSecondary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Harris Academy MordenSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Harris Academy WimbledonSecondary · inspected 2023
Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsSt George's Hospital0.2 mi

St. Helier Hospital0.4 mi

Croydon University Hospital0.8 mi

Hospital waitsSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.4%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%

21 GP surgeries in area 31 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,937 patients per GP

40dentists36pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)84%

available across Merton

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

93.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

93.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 3,309 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate65.1%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed65.1%Unemployed4%Retired13.7%Student5.6%Other inactive11.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary19%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.4%Level 3 (A levels)12.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.7%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%

Home ownership55.6%

Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Merton · 2026-27

A £1,431

B £1,670

C £1,908

D £2,147

E £2,624

F £3,101

G £3,578

H £4,294

Energy London region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Thames Water

Average bill regional £489/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

South Wimbledon 0.4 mi

Morden 0.5 mi

South Merton 0.6 mi

J1 M4 6.5 mi

J2 M4 7 mi

J2 M4 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 52

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 220

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 138

Retail Shopping Ample 540

Takeaways Ample 87

Fitness Ample 57

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£550,000	948
Detached	£2,350,000	26
Semi-detached	£877,500	108
Terraced	£675,000	416
Flat / Maisonette	£390,000	398

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Merton a nice place to live?

Yes, Merton is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Merton is 77/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Merton?

Merton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 57/100. There were 17,875 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Merton?

Among the top-rated schools in Merton are Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School, Burlington Infant and Nursery School and Cricket Green School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 107 rated schools in Merton in total.

What are house prices like in Merton?

The current median house price in Merton is £550,000, around 93% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £2,350,000, semi-detached £877,500, terraced £675,000, flat £390,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 948 sales recorded in the past 12 months.