MERTON HIGH STREET, SW19 1BE House Prices & Local Information

SW19 1BE is a mixed residential area on Merton High Street, 0.3km from Merton in Merton. Administratively it sits within Wandle ward and the Wimbledon constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Merton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW19 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00016984 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.