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House prices in Merton
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
Merton is among the priciest places in the UK to buy a home, with the average property valued at £615,890. Detached prices typically run at £2,338,085, well above the national figure.
That's 126% above the UK average of £272,611.
Merton house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Merton
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £2,338,085 ▲ +4.5%
- Semi-detached £954,064 ▲ +1.2%
- Terraced £686,591 ▲ +0.2%
- Flat £405,123 ▼ -3.3%
Affordability
A typical home in Merton costs 10.7× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Merton ranks nationally →
Merton is the 38th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 73,067 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Merton.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.7%
- Median floor area 74 m²
- Median annual energy cost £756
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Hackney £605,729
- House prices in Barnet £600,560
- House prices in Haringey £638,690
- House prices in Kingston upon Thames £591,555
- House prices in Ealing £585,216
- House prices in Southwark £572,478
- House prices in Islington £674,592
- House prices in Brent £546,135
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Merton?
- The average house price in Merton is £615,890, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Merton changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Merton have fallen -0.9% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Merton by property type?
- Latest average prices in Merton:
- detached homes: £2,338,085
- semi-detached homes: £954,064
- terraced homes: £686,591
- flats: £405,123
- Is Merton affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Merton costs 10.7× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Merton ranks nationally.
- Is Merton an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Merton costs £615,890 — 126% more than the UK average of £272,611. Merton is the 38th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Merton?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Merton's average of £615,890, expect roughly £600–£850 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £1,000–£1,500 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Merton?
- On a typical Merton sale at £615,890, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £7,400–£11,100, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Merton?
- Moving home in Merton typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.