House prices in Merton
The median price paid for a home in Merton was £530,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,748 sales. House prices in Merton did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 0.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Merton was 6% higher than the median for London (£500,000). The average private rent in Merton was £2,172 a month in August 2026, 5.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Merton had 7.0 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Merton stands out
- Merton has the 13th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £2,172 a month in August 2026.
- Merton has the 21st highest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £530,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- In the year ending June 2025, Merton had the 31st biggest net loss of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: −13.9 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in Merton
The median price paid in Merton was £530,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,748 sales, or £6,899 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £2,575,000 | 60 | £10,734 | +22.6% | +20.5% | £875,000 |
| Semi-detached | £750,000 | 195 | £7,293 | −9.1% | +2.7% | £612,500 |
| Terraced | £650,000 | 767 | £7,030 | +5.0% | +10.2% | £560,000 |
| Flats | £377,250 | 726 | £6,635 | −4.5% | +0.6% | £397,000 |
Compared with London and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton | £530,000 | 0.0% | +0.9% | £6,899 | −0.6% |
| London | £500,000 | −2.0% | +0.0% | £6,311 | −3.3% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Merton sold for a median £6,899 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 9% higher than the figure for London (£6,311).
Merton has the 21st highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th highest of 33 local authorities in London.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 11th biggest rise of 33 local authorities in London.
Rents in Merton
The average private rent in Merton was £2,172 a month in August 2026, 5.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Merton are 34.9% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Merton has the 13th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th highest of 32 local authorities in London.
People moving in and out in Merton
In the year ending June 2025, 20,491 people moved to Merton from elsewhere in the UK and 23,523 moved away, a net loss of 3,032 (13.9 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Wandsworth 3,358
- Croydon 1,696
- Lambeth 1,494
Most moved out to
- Sutton 2,325
- Wandsworth 2,297
- Croydon 2,283
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
How many homes sell in Merton
1,621 homes were sold in Merton in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.74 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Merton were 7.0% down on the year before and 43.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 39th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th most of 33 local authorities in London.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Merton
The police recorded 14,537 crimes in Merton in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.0 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Merton fell 4.8% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 11.7% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.40 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.75 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.39 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.49 |
Merton has the 116th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 2nd lowest of 33 local authorities in London.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Merton
Merton is the 90th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 207th |
| Income | 137th |
| Employment | 211th |
| Education and skills | 250th |
| Health | 251st |
| Crime | 177th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 257th |
| Living environment | 33rd |
Broadband and mobile in Merton
94.7% of premises in Merton can get gigabit broadband and 99.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 81.6% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 60th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
99.8% of premises in Merton get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about Merton
How much does a house cost in Merton?
The median price paid for a home in Merton was £530,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £2,575,000; semi-detached £750,000; terraced £650,000; flats £377,250.
Are house prices in Merton going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Merton did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 0.9%. Across London prices fell 2.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Merton?
The average private rent in Merton was £2,172 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,639; 2 bed £2,024; 3 bed £2,407; 4+ bed £3,267.
Is Merton a safe place to live?
Merton had 7.0 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 116th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for London was 10.9. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Merton?
81.6% of premises in Merton can get full fibre and 94.7% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Wandsworth 5 km
- Sutton 6 km
- Kingston upon Thames 7 km
- Lambeth 7 km
- Richmond upon Thames 8 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.