Key differences
Median price: Merton (£512k) is ahead of Wandsworth (£615k)
Crime rate /1k: Merton (61) is ahead of Wandsworth (79)
Transport: Wandsworth (46/100) is ahead of Merton (37/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Wandsworth has a stronger transport score — 46/100 vs 37/100. Merton is more affordable at £512k median vs £615k.
Merton is cheaper, but Wandsworth scores higher on transport.
Best for
Merton
Merton suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Wandsworth
Wandsworth is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Merton vs Wandsworth: what the data says
Overall, Wandsworth scores higher on liveability (64/100 vs 68/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Merton is more affordable — median price £512k vs £615k in Wandsworth, a difference of around 17%. Over the past year prices changed +1.5% in Merton and -0.8% in Wandsworth.
Merton has a lower crime rate (61 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 79 in Wandsworth). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Wandsworth edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 46/100 vs 37/100).
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