Houses for sale in Merton, London Borough Of Merton

Frequently asked questions about buying in Merton

What is the average house price in Merton?

The average home for sale in Merton is priced at £774,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £540,000. This is based on the 1,657 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Merton?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Merton costs £472,000 and a 3-bedroom home £650,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £178,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £300,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £900,000.

What price range should I expect in Merton?

Most homes in Merton are priced between £215,000 and £6.29 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £350,000, and one in five £950,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Merton?

There are 1,578 homes for sale in Merton on Houses right now, plus 44 already under offer. 352 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Merton?

They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in Merton over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £530,000, 1% higher than the year before (£525,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 3%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Merton?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 13 weeks. About 21% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Houses go faster, in about 12 weeks against about 3 months for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Merton?

In the year to July 2026, 1,646 homes sold in Merton at a typical price of £541,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £699,000 and flats for about £390,000.

What rental yield can I get in Merton?

About 6.5% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Merton over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Merton?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes for sale in Merton. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £388,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2.5 million.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Merton?

Of the areas around Merton, Morden is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £475,000, followed by Morden Park (£620,000). Merton itself is £540,000.

Are homes in Merton freehold or leasehold?

About 6 in 10 homes for sale in Merton are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 11 new-build homes on the market too.

What are the schools like in Merton?

There are 43 primary and 8 secondary schools in Merton. 95% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 13 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Merton?

Stations in Merton include Morden Road, South Wimbledon, Merton Park and Morden.