Is Merton or Wandsworth better for families?

Merton and Wandsworth are broadly comparable for families — check specific postcodes using LondonIQ's school ratings and safety data.

Is Merton safer than Wandsworth?

Yes — Merton has a lower crime rate (52 per 1,000 residents) compared to Wandsworth (57 per 1,000).

Is Merton more expensive than Wandsworth?

No — Wandsworth is more expensive. Median property price in Wandsworth is £644k, compared to £539k in Merton.

Which has better transport links, Merton or Wandsworth?

Wandsworth has better transport connectivity (score 47/100 vs 43/100). .

Which is better for first-time buyers, Merton or Wandsworth?

For first-time buyers, Merton is more accessible on price (£539k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Merton vs Wandsworth — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

These boroughs are closely matched — 2 metrics each. The right choice depends on your priorities.

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Head-to-head comparison

MetricMertonWandsworth

Liveability65/10068/100 ✓

Median price£539k ✓£644k

Safety score85/10084/100

Crime rate /1k52 ✓57

Transport43/10047/100 ✓

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

Merton vs Wandsworth: what the data says

Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (65/100 vs 68/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Merton is more affordable — median price £539k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 16%. Over the past year prices changed +2.0% in Merton and +14.1% in Wandsworth.

Merton has a lower crime rate (52 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 57 in Wandsworth). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Wandsworth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 47/100 vs 43/100).

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Merton vs Wandsworth: what the data says

Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (65/100 vs 68/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Merton is more affordable — median price £539k vs £644k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 16%. Over the past year prices changed +2.0% in Merton and +14.1% in Wandsworth.

Merton has a lower crime rate (52 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 57 in Wandsworth). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Wandsworth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 47/100 vs 43/100).