Average house price in Merton
The average house price in Merton (London) is £591,638, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have fallen by 3.5% over the last 12 months. That is 119% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Merton ranks 13th most expensive of 360 local authorities — among the 10% most expensive local authorities.
- Average price
- £591,638
- 12-month change
- -3.5%
- vs UK average
- +119%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 13th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £2,097,216 |
| Semi-detached | £901,782 |
| Terraced | £662,409 |
| Flat / maisonette | £391,610 |
Nearby areas in London
- Kingston upon Thames£571,088
- Southwark£572,455
- Barnet£587,297
- City of London£612,427
- Hackney£612,501
- Haringey£629,835
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Merton?
- The average house price in Merton is £591,638, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Merton?
- Average house prices in Merton have fallen by 3.5% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Merton?
- An average detached home in Merton costs £2,097,216 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Merton?
- An average flat or maisonette in Merton costs £391,610 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Merton expensive compared with the UK average?
- Merton's average house price of £591,638 is 119% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Merton rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Merton is the 13th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it among the 10% most expensive local authorities.
The full picture for Merton
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Merton.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.